Telephone and Video Hearings – Rules, Etiquette, and Advice
With the restrictions in place regarding social distancing, hearings are now largely taking place through video technology or over the phone. Below are some tips on how to make this process easier for everyone involved, as well as some guidance around the rules for regular hearings which still must be followed during video and telephone […]
50% Discount on Our Professional Will Drafting Service!
Act now! First 50 applicants will receive 50% discount on our Professional Will Writing Services! One of our caseworkers has generously chosen to donate their hard-earned bonus to help fund clients in making their wills during these uncertain times, so we are offering half price wills to the first 50 clients who contact us […]
Some rules for visas relaxed due to COVID-19 – but do they go far enough?
Coronavirus has everyone feeling nervous, whether it is concern for the health of family members, missing the freedom of the pre-coronavirus world, or financial worries that come with being in lockdown – most people have been negatively affected in some way. For those who rely on visas to remain and work in the UK, […]
Building Success from Disaster: Tomorrow belongs to the prepared
When the coronavirus struck and Boris Johnson placed the UK on lock-down on 23 March 2020, the UK’s housing market was left in total turmoil and potential sellers and buyers in the lurch. Current government advice states that house viewings should be avoided. Recent guidelines issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local […]
Child Abduction Proceedings and other Litigation Concerns – Amendments made amid Coronavirus
Amendments have been made to the practice and case management rules around Child Abduction Proceedings due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The new guidance will be in place until further notice. International Child Abduction and Contact Unit: The ICACU staff are now operating remotely and are encouraging other Central Authorities to submit applications by […]
Coronavirus outbreak has thousands thinking about wills – we are here to help
The demand for wills has understandably increased since the outbreak of the coronavirus, with more people starting to contemplate their end of life plans. Financial consultancy firm deVere Group have revealed that the demand for wills jumped by 76% in the past fortnight alone. People want to make sure everything is in place so […]
Housing possession proceedings suspended for 90 days
After considerable consultation on the impact of COVID-19, the court service has suspended all ongoing housing possession proceedings until June 25th 2020 – this means that neither cases currently in nor those about to start can progress to the stage where someone could be evicted. This suspension will apply to those in both England […]
Coronavirus and the housing market – is it best to hold fire on moving home?
Whether it’s buying your first home, moving to a new location or selling a property that you’ve wanted to get rid of for years, navigating the property market can be a massively stressful and financially significant experience. With the added complications of the coronavirus, this process is now even more challenging; many people have […]
Visa extensions and switches due to coronavirus – who can benefit and how can we help?
In response to the increasing severity of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Home Office have altered their immigration policy to allow those with visa’s soon to expire or without status to apply for extension or switch into other type of visas without having to leave the UK, in order to alleviate mass anxiety surrounding this issue. […]
Home Office has granted easy visa extensions until 31 May due to coronavirus
The situation for people who are in the UK on an expiring visa and unable to leave because of travel restrictions is a very serious one, which the government has now addressed. The official guidance says: If you’re in the UK and your leave expires between 24 January 2020 and 31 May 2020: […]