Latest Legal News
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How do you know it’s the right time to appoint a Power of Attorney?
If you feel that sometimes everyday life tasks are hard and that you need a little bit of help now…
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How do you know it’s the right time to write your Will?
Have you ever considered making a Will? Whether you are surrounded by loved ones, or if you are just starting…
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Hopkins response to Covid-19: our safety measures
We are open – but our reception will be closed – so please book an appointment Our Response to…
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Co-habitation: Know your legal rights before you move-in together
This article gives a brief overview of cohabitee rights. We would strongly recommend that if you need more detailed advice…
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30% Discount Key Workers First Home Buyers Programme
Thankfully, Covid-19 restrictions have not prevented most people from planning their future. Many still want to marry, or buy a…
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No Fault Divorce – The blame game is over!
On the 25th of June 2020 a bill introducing “no fault” divorces in England and Wales received Royal Assent, and…
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Covid-19 & Remote Hearings: Representing you in Family Court
During the lockdown virtual Family Court hearings being held remotely by video conference call has increased by 500%. This is…
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20-week delays at regional divorce centre
The country’s biggest regional divorce centre, Bury St Edmunds, is taking 20 weeks to deal with Consent Orders However, HM…
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Funding your divorce settlement: by remortgaging your home
When you are separating from your spouse or partner the main focus for you both may be how to deal…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Covid-19 & Commercial Property Rent: An update for landlords & tenants
In an attempt to protect the UK high street from aggressive debt recovery actions from landlords during the Covid-19 pandemic,…
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Covid-19 & Child Contact: Parents are told not to exploit the lockdown
Separated couples exploiting the Covid-19 lockdown to stop an ex-partner from seeing their child could face court action. Sir Andrew…
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Covid-19 & Job Retention Scheme: the portal is now open & new guidance updates
The Job Retention Scheme went live this morning as promised and there has been some important changes and updates since…
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There’s no time like the present – to enquire about a possible personal injury claim
If you have an injury or illness claim that you’ve been considering enquiring about… Be mindful that personal injury claims…
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Covid-19 & Business Interruption Loans: we can help guarantors
In these difficult times many companies have applied for a business interruption loan from their bank. It’s quite common that…