Calling all keyworkers! Unmarried & moving in together to avoid being separated during lockdowns?
Here at Hopkins we really do appreciate all that our key workers have done for our local community and the…
The DIY Divorce – is it worth it?
You do not necessarily need a solicitor to get a divorce and you can apply online to get a divorce….
Covid-19: The effect on the Civil Courts
Coronavirus has clearly had a massive effect on the legal sector, particularly when it comes to the operation of the…
The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and Personal Guarantees
Since the lockdown began in March, many businesses have been impacted in a negative way. Shops have been forced to…
Legal considerations of the “Bank of Mum and Dad” and other family loans
More and more first-time home buyers are now relying on family members to help them get onto the property ladder…
Are you a furloughed employee and worried you will be made redundant?
Q: I’ve been on furlough during the lockdown and my employer is now telling me they are making me redundant….
What you need to know about signing & witnessing your Will
There are a number of strict legal formalities that you must comply with in order for your Will to be…
Covid-19 & Tenants: the impact of disrepair claims
On 18th May 2020, the Government wrote a letter to all social housing residents in England following on from their…
Covid-19 & New Relationships: moving in together post-lockdown
This is the second of two articles of steps that families can take, even during Covid 19 restrictions, head off…
Covid-19 & Divorce or Separation: DO I WAIT UNTIL IT IS OVER?
This the first of two articles advising families on how to deal with potentially difficult situations that may be affecting…