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Fantastic positions open here at Lisa’s Law – come and join our team!

We have some fantastic roles available in our busy, London based law firm. Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic we are pleased to say that business has continued to grow here at Lisa’s Law. We are thrilled to say that we are looking to welcome some new faces to fill some excellent positions across our team!

 

Working at Lisa’s Law

 

Lisa’s Law is a forward-thinking, modern law firm. We value each member of the team highly and welcome their contributions and ideas. Career development is of paramount importance to us. We endeavour to create a relaxing and friendly work environment and provide every opportunity for colleagues to learn, develop and lead.

 

Now is a great time to join us! So, what positions are on offer?

 

All positions will be full-time and based at our offices in the SE1 area, near Elephant and Castle station, and Waterloo station.

 

Immigration Supervisor

 

We are looking to recruit an experienced immigration supervisor with extensive experience of handling a wide range of immigration matters. They would be of a commercial mind-set with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and possess the skills to contribute to our growing success.

 

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

 

  • Develop, market and grow the immigration department.

 

  • Day to Day supervision of the immigration department ensuring that they maintain high standard of service; maintain practice standards; resolve any compliance matters; meet expected targets.

 

  • Provide regular updates and internal training to the immigration department.

 

  • Identify new business opportunities.

 

  • Optimise and streamline the department’s procedures.

 

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest relevant legislation and policy changes.

 

  • Conduct regular file reviews of all immigration colleagues.

 

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

 

  • Excellent Chinese language skills both verbal and written is preferable.

 

  • Extensive experience in appeal, JR, bail, EEA, PBS and HR applications.

 

  • At least 3 years’ supervisory experience.

 

  • Proven ability to work under heavy workload and to tight deadlines.

 

  • Good attention to detail and personal organisation skills.

 

Salary £70,000+, dependent on experience.

 

To apply for this role email your CV and cover letter to a.dalipe@lisaslaw.co.uk or apply through this link.

 

 

Litigation Supervisor

 

We are looking to recruit an experienced Litigation supervisor who is a three year post qualified solicitor with extensive experience of handling a wide range of contentious issues including commercial, civil and property litigation. This is a really exciting opportunity for the right candidate.

 

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

 

  • Develop, market and grow the Litigation department.

 

  • Day to day supervision of the Litigation department ensuring that they maintain high standard of service; maintain practice standards; resolve any compliance matters; meet expected targets.

 

  • Provide regular updates and internal training to the Litigation department.

 

  • Identify new business opportunities.

 

  • Optimise and streamline the department’s procedures.

 

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest relevant legislation and policy changes.

 

  • Conduct regular file reviews of all immigration colleagues

 

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

 

  • Excellent Mandarin language skills both verbal and written is preferable.

 

  • Extensive experience in handling Litigation cases.

 

  • At least 3 years’ supervisory experience.

 

  • Proven ability to work under heavy workload and to tight deadlines.

 

  • Good attention to detail and personal organisation skills.

 

Salary £70,000+, dependent on experience.

 

To apply for this role email your CV and cover letter to a.dalipe@lisaslaw.co.uk or apply through this link.

 

 

Chinese Speaking Solicitor or Experienced Paralegal

 

We are looking for qualified solicitors or experienced paralegals with experience of handling a wide range of legal matters in Immigration, Litigation, Family and or Conveyancing. We are looking for people with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. We are after enthusiastic, knowledgeable candidates who will help our firm continue to grow and thrive!

 

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

 

  • Manage your own caseload.

 

  • Provide a high-quality legal service to clients.

 

  • Meet and interview clients and take clients’ instruction.

 

  • Advise clients on the law and legal issues relating to their case.

 

  • Supervise junior paralegals, trainees and legal assistants.

 

  • Draft documents, letters and contracts tailored to client’s need.

 

  • Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law.

 

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

 

  • Excellent English and Chinese language skills both verbal and written.

 

  • At least 3 years’ experience in Immigration, Litigation, Family and or Conveyancing.

 

  • Proven ability to manage a large caseload and work to tight deadlines.

 

  • Good attention to detail and personal organisation skills.

 

Salary between £30,000 and £50,000 dependent on experience.

 

To apply for this role email your CV and cover letter to a.dalipe@lisaslaw.co.uk or apply through this link.

 

 

Chinese Speaking Experienced Conveyancer

 

We are looking for candidates with experience of handling a wide range of commercial and residential conveyancing matters including freehold and leasehold conveyancing, landlord advice and disputes, land disputes and joint ownership. This is a wonderful time to join our conveyancing team, as we are receiving a wide range of interesting enquiries in this area.

 

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

 

  • Manage your own caseload.

 

  • Provide a high-quality legal service to all clients.

 

  • Meet and interview clients and take clients’ instruction.

 

  • Advise clients on the law and legal issues relating to their case.

 

  • Supervise junior paralegals, trainees and legal assistants.

 

  • Draft documents, letters and contracts tailored to client’s need.

 

  • Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law.

 

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

 

  • Excellent English and Chinese language skills both verbal and written.

 

  • At least 3-years’ experience handling commercial and residential conveyancing matters.

 

  • Proven ability to work under heavy workload and to tight deadlines.

 

  • Experience of handling large caseloads.

 

  • Good attention to detail and personal organisation skills.

 

Salary between £30,000 and £50,000 dependent on experience.

 

To apply for this role email your CV and cover letter to a.dalipe@lisaslaw.co.uk or apply through this link.

 

Chinese Speaking Paralegal

 

We are looking for candidates with an interest in Immigration, Family Law and Property Law. We are after those with a great work ethic and strong communication skills, both written and verbal. You would be joining a fantastic team of knowledgeable and supportive colleagues.

 

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

 

  • Manage your own caseload.

 

  • Meet and interview clients and take clients’ instruction.

 

  • Advise clients on the law and legal issues relating to their case.

 

  • Draft documents, letters and contracts tailored to client’s need.

 

  • Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law.

 

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

 

  • Excellent English and Chinese language skills both verbal and written.

 

  • A degree in law.

 

  • Experience in Immigration, Family Law or Property Law desirable.

 

  • Good attention to detail and personal organisation skills.

 

Salary between £20,000 and £40,000 dependent on experience.

 

To apply for this role email your CV and cover letter to a.dalipe@lisaslaw.co.uk or apply through this link.

 

 

Have questions? We are operating as usual!

 

If you have any questions about any of these roles, or are after some legal advice, we are here for you!

 

Call us on 020 7928 0276, phone calls are operating as usual and will be taking calls from 9:30am to 6:00pm.

 

Email us on info@lisaslaw.co.uk.

 

Use the Ask Lisa function on our website. Simply enter your details and leave a message, we will get right back to you: https://lisaslaw.co.uk/ask-question/

 

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Protection for renters remains, but notice period is cut to 4 months

Over the course of the pandemic, the government has brought in many polices and guidelines in order to protect UK residents. One such measure was a ban on evictions, whereby renters could rest assured that they would not be made homeless during the COVID-19 outbreak. This was a very positive policy which benefitted many people.

 

Now that Coronavirus restrictions are easing and the country begins its journey back to normality, the eviction ban is due to change. On 12th May 2021, Housing Minister Christopher Pincher announced the following changes:

 

Notice period to be reduced

 

From 1st June 2021, landlords’ notice to evict tenants will be reduced from current 6 months to 4 months, until at least 30th September 2021.

 

For both landlords and solicitors who intend to service notices to evict tenants now, they may well be better off to wait until 1st June 2021, as by then the notice period will be shortened by two months.

 

Some landlords who have already served notices on their tenant may wonder whether they should replace a new notice with the previous one, as it could mean that they can commence eviction proceedings sooner for the above reason.

 

It should be noted that for any planned eviction based on rent arrears, the notice period will be further shortened to two months from 1st August 2021, where the arrears are less than four months’ rent. This will further reduce landlords’ anxiety.

 

 

Definition of rent arrears as a serious factor has changed:

 

From 1st June 2021, rent arrears of up to 4 months will be treated as a serious factor. In such circumstance, the landlord only need to give the tenants 4 weeks’ notice before they commence Court proceedings. Currently, only arrears of up to 6 months are treated as a serious factor. Many landlords will clearly take advantage of this change.

 

Eviction ban to cease:

The current ban on bailiff-enforced evictions, introduced as an emergency measure during lockdown, will end on 31 May. This means that From 1 June, bailiffs will be able to enforce evictions; however, social distance has to be complied with. Further, no eviction should be carried out where people living in the property have COVID-19 symptoms or are self-isolating. This requires that bailiffs will have to do more field work.

 

Exceptions to the above general rules:

 

A: certain behaviours can lead to much shorter notices

 

There are some exceptions in which shorter notice periods can be issued to tenants. For example, notice periods for the most serious cases that present serious strains on landlords are listed below:

 

  • anti-social behaviour (immediate to 4 weeks’ notice)

 

  • domestic abuse in the social sector (2 to 4 weeks’ notice)

 

  • false statement (2 to 4 weeks’ notice)

 

  • 4 months’ or more accumulated rent arrears (4 weeks’ notice)

 

  • breach of immigration rules ‘Right to Rent’ (2 weeks’ notice)

 

  • death of a tenant (2 months’ notice)

 

B: No eviction where breathing space has started.

 

This normally applies where landlords and tenants have reached an agreement to pay rent and clear arrears under the rules of the debt respite scheme. Unless the tenants have breached the terms of the agreement, the landlords are not allowed to commence eviction proceedings, even if it means that the tenants may have been in arears of more than 4 months’ rent.

 

 

Cruel or Fair?

 

We have to say that it is not easy to define these measures with any single word. It all depends on from which side you are looking at them. Some measures will be welcome by landlords and hated by tenants, and vice versa. We can only say that we are in a difficult time, which requests both landlords and tenants to work together and reconcile reasonably. Such team work will clearly bring in mutual benefit in a longer term. Even where parties are unable to settle disputes between themselves, it is our strong view that mediation should be sought in the first place, rather than Court proceedings.

 

 

Further questions on eviction?

 

Please do not hesitate to contact us. We are operating as usual!

 

We are ready to provide you with a fantastic legal service and there are many ways for you to contact us!

 

Call us on 020 7928 0276, phone calls are operating as usual and will be taking calls from 9:30am to 6:00pm.

 

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EU Settlement Scheme Backlog Could Leave Many Applicants Status In Legal Grey Area!

The all-important EU Settlement Scheme has been open since March 2019 in response to Brexit. Its purpose is to allow EU, non-EU EEA and Swiss citizens and their eligible family members living in the UK the opportunity to protect their residence in the UK. The deadline to get on to the EU Settlement Scheme is 30 June 2021 – next month!

 

As expected, millions of people have applied to the scheme to ensure they keep their status. However, out of the 5.3 million applications that have been received by the Home Office, only 4.98 million have been processed so far. This mean that hundreds of thousands of people may be left in legal limbo if this backlog is not handled by the cut-off date.

 

The most worrying aspect of this is the potential loss of certain rights that these people should have, such as the right to use the NHS, receive benefits and work.

 

We must say that this huge backlog in EU Settlement Scheme applications points to some incompetency on the part of the Home Office. Such an important scheme should run as smoothly as possible, and while we appreciate the fact that many people are applying, the size of this backlog is still very surprising and alarming.

 

 

What happens if an applicant is not granted a decision in time?

 

The Home Office have said that all those who have applied for the EU Settlement Scheme before June 30, but have not had a decision, will have their rights protected until the decision is made. This may be reassuring to some, however, this is not to say that these applicants will not face hardships elsewhere. For example, it is possible that landlords may take issue with the fact that their tenants have not had their status confirmed by the Home Office and may deny tenants access to property in order avoid potential fines themselves. It can create a stressful situation for these applicants even though they may have applied to the scheme in time.

 

There could also be administrative complications for people while they wait for their decision, as we have seen in the past that despite being promised their status will remain in place while a decision is made, negative effects can become apparent when applying for government aid or accessing the NHS.

 

What if an applicant has not applied by June 30?

 

This circumstance may lead to even more serious consequences. Those who fail to apply in time are likely to not be looked on in a positive light by the Home Office and in the worst case scenario may be liable for detention and removal, as their residence in the UK would be considered unlawful.

 

Where those who have applied but have not received a decision may face complications accessing the NHS or benefits and so on, those who have not applied at all are more likely to feel the full force of these restrictions, and will not have the reasonable explanation to fall back on that they have applied but have not received a decision from the Home Office yet. Other hardships they may come across is being unable to open bank accounts and having their UK driving licences revoked, which may put people into extremely negative situations.

 

 

Vulnerable people could be at risk

 

We believe that the majority of people will be aware of the EU Settlement Scheme and will know to apply to it, however there will be some more vulnerable people who may face action without even knowing that they should have applied to the scheme.

 

Several factors may result in people not successfully applying for the EU Settlement Scheme.

 

For example:

 

  • Being aware! Awareness of the EU Settlement Scheme and an understanding of it should not be presumed. Some people may be in the dark about its existence.

 

  • Vulnerable people (including those in poverty, victims of modern slavery, of domestic abuse, and homeless people/rough sleepers) will be much less likely to apply due to having their options reduced, not having access to the right documents or a computer or simply not being allowed.

 

  • Technical difficulties – some may struggle using the application process for many reasons, including:

○ being unable to read the application (language or literacy barriers)

○ mental and physical health problems and disabilities

○ low digital literacy

 

  • No evidence! Many EU citizens may lack the proper evidence to prove their eligibility for EUSS, and the greatest risk will be faced by those who lack evidence of both residence and economic activity. It is more common than people think that people are without the correct documentation, through no fault of their own.

 

If you or anyone you know is having trouble accessing the scheme, we are here to help! Our team will guide you through the process every step of the way.

 

Reminder – Who needs to apply?

 

EU, non-EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their eligible family members living in the UK must apply. Those who do not apply may face very serious consequences and their right to remain in the UK will come under considerable question.

 

It should be noted that this also applies to many EEA nationals and their family members who have been living in the UK for many years and taken it for granted that they will continue to be allowed to live here, even without going through the settlement applications.

 

This assumption is incorrect. Under the current rules, all eligible EEA nationals and their family members will have to apply again under the settlement scheme, even if they have acquired permanent residence under the previous EEA law; otherwise, they may have to leave the UK after 30th June 2021.

 

 

Reminder – The role of family

 

Family is an important factor in the EU Settlement Scheme, and for some their family will define whether or not they are eligible for the scheme at all. If you are not an EEA or Swiss national yourself, you will need to rely on a certain family relationship with such a national to qualify.

 

The Home Office allows for such family members to apply on the basis of a qualifying relative:

 

  • spouse

 

  • civil partner

 

  • durable partner (unmarried partner whose relationship is akin to marriage or civil partnership, and the applicant holds a relevant document in this capacity)

 

  • child under 21 of the EEA citizen or of the spouse or civil partner

 

  • dependent child over 21 of the EEA citizen or of the spouse or civil partner

 

  • dependent parent of the EEA citizen or of the spouse or civil partner

 

  • dependent relative of the EEA citizen or, in some cases, of the spouse or civil partner (and the applicant holds a relevant document in this capacity.)

 

 

Preparing the right documentation

 

It is important that applicants prepare the correct documentation when applying. This includes:

 

  • an identity document – your passport, national identity card, biometric residence card or permit

 

  • a digital photo – you can take a selfie during the application

 

  • your National Insurance number or proof of how long you have lived in the UK

 

  • a mobile phone number

 

  • an email address

 

  • proof of your relationship if you are applying for a child or another family member

 

  • evidence the relevant EEA national is exercising his/her EEA treaty rights

 

If the applicant’s child is an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen, a birth or adoption certificate will be needed to prove their relationship.

 

If the child is from outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland, their biometric residence card is to be used to prove their identity.

 

 

Have questions? We are here to help!

 

If you are having trouble applying to the scheme, have questions or concerns about it, please do not hesitate to contact us.

 

We are ready to provide you with a fantastic legal service and there are many ways for you to get in touch!

 

Call us on 020 7928 0276, phone calls are operating as usual and will be taking calls from 9:30am to 6:00pm.

 

Email us on info@lisaslaw.co.uk .

 

Use the Ask Lisa function on our website. Simply enter your details and leave a message, we will get right back to you: https://lisaslaw.co.uk/ask-question/

 

Or, download our free app! You can launch an enquiry, scan over documents, check progress on your case and much more!

 

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May 16th: Cut-Off Date for Right to Rent Check Concession!

On March 30th 2020, landlords were given the green light to conduct right to rent checks on their tenants using digital means to make life easier during the COVID-19 pandemic. This meant that the checks could be conducted over video calls, tenants could scan over documents or take photos of relevant paper work rather than providing original copies. There was also a right to rent app that was available to use.

 

This will remain the case but only until May 16th 2021, when the old guidance will come back into play, whereby landlords will have to check the original documents or check their tenants right to rent using the online service if they have access to the tenants share code. This is in-line with the government guidance allowing indoor socialising from May 17th.

 

One important thing to remember is that the landlords will NOT have to conduct retrospective checks on their tenants if they have already conducted a digital check. Previously it was planned that they would have to conduct retrospective checks but this has been changed, which we view as a positive move.

 

Business as usual

 

Now that restrictions are slowly being eased, landlords will be expected to return to checking their tenants’ right to rent in the regular way from May 17 2021.

 

You can read all about right to rent checks and the relevant procedures in our previous article here, but we will summarise the main points below.

 

 

Who has the right to rent?

 

People have the right to rent if any of the following apply:

 

  • they are a British or EEA citizen

 

  • they have indefinite leave to remain or settled status

 

  • they have refugee status or humanitarian protection

 

  • they have permission to be in the UK and have a valid visa

 

  • the Home Office has granted them a time limited right to rent

 

How should landlords conduct a right to rent check after 16th of May 2021?

 

It is essential that landlords conduct a right to rent check before they enter into a tenancy agreement with a person. If a person’s right to rent is time-limited, the landlord should conduct a follow-up check shortly before their leave expires.

 

Document checks are the usual way landlords can tell if someone has the right to rent in the UK. If a prospective tenant can produce either one document from group 1 or two documents from group 2 then they should meet the requirements.

 

It is important that the landlords are vigilant in their checks, and make sure that the documents are consistent, genuine and have not been tampered with.

 

Also, despite indoor socialising being permitted in some cases from May 17th, we would suggest that both the tenant and landlord wear masks and try to keep their distance where possible, as a safety precaution.

 

List Group 1 – (One document needed).

 

  • A passport showing that the holder is a British citizen, or a citizen of the UK and Colonies having the ‘right of abode’ in the UK.

 

  • A passport or national identity card showing that the holder is a national of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland.

 

  • A registration certificate issued by the Home Office to a national of an EEA state or Switzerland.

 

  • A document certifying permanent residence issued by the Home Office to a national of an EEA state or Switzerland.

 

  • A permanent residence card issued by the Home Office to the family member of a national of an EEA state or Switzerland.

 

  • A document issued by the Home Office to a family member of a national of an EEA state or Switzerland and which indicates that the holder is allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK or has no time limit on their stay in the UK.

 

  • A biometric immigration document issued by the Home Office to the holder which indicates that the person named in it is allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK or has no time limit on their stay in the UK.

 

  • A passport or other travel document endorsed to show that the holder is ‘exempt from immigration control’, is allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK, has the right of abode in the UK, or has ‘no time limit’ on their stay in the UK.

 

  • An immigration status document containing a photograph issued by the Home Office to the holder with an endorsement indicating that the person named in it is allowed to stay in the UK indefinitely or has no time limit on their stay in the UK.

 

  • A certificate of registration or naturalisation as a British citizen.

 

List Group 2 and more– (Two documents needed).

 

This list includes many variations of certain government issued letters and documentation, which can be found from page 4 and onwards of this document. Certain combinations will amount to the tenant having the right to rent.

 

Where a person is unable to present a landlord with any of the above acceptable evidence, the landlord can make a request to the Landlord Checking Service to establish whether their prospective tenant has a right to rent.

 

 

Right to rent online checking service

 

Landlords may be able to check their tenants’ right to rent online as long as their tenant:

 

  • has a biometric residence card or permit

 

  • has settled or pre-settled status

 

  • applied for a visa and used the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ app to scan their identity document on their phone

 

If the tenant is an EU, EEA, or Swiss citizen, they can continue to use their passport or national identity card to prove they can rent in England until 30 June 2021.

 

To use the online service the landlord will need the tenants’:

 

  • date of birth

 

  • ‘share code’

 

The share code will be emailed to the landlord or given to them by the tenant.

 

You can find a link to the online service here.

 

Retrospective checks not required

 

As we mentioned at the start of this article, landlords who have conducted checks via digital means from 30 March 2020 to 16 May 2021 are not obliged to re-check the original documents. We feel that this is a show of understanding for the difficulty the pandemic has caused landlords, and will save them from chasing up tenants for information they have already provided.

 

 

Final thoughts

 

In terms of the Home Office reverting on their previous stance regarding retrospective checks, we are pleased to see this has been reverted. To demand secondary checks would be time consuming for everyone involved. We also feel that the digital checking system worked fairly well over the course of the pandemic.

 

However, as we mentioned in our previous article on right to rent checks, the Home Office’s online right to rent checker has proved to be unreliable in the past. The main issue is that some candidates can be shown as not having the right to rent as a result of their immigration status being outdated or inaccurate.

 

It is the law that if an applicant has submitted their application for renewed status before their previous status has expired, their lawful status remains valid while their applications are processed. However, in the past this has not always been translated into the right to rent system, so landlords have been given information that suggests their tenants do not have the right to rent when legally they do.

 

We hope that the system has been updated, and that the revisions to the system during the COVID-19 pandemic will have helped to iron out issues such as these. We will have to wait and see.

 

Have questions? We are here for you!

 

In the meantime, we are operating as usual, and you can reach us on 020 7928 0276 or email in to info@lisaslaw.co.uk for any questions you may have on this topic.

 

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An App for Your Applications – Let’s Hope it Lasts Longer This Time!

A large wave of applications for replacement Biometric Residence Permits (“BRP”) and Biometric Residence Cards (“BRC”) over the past few months has led to some congestion within the Visas and Citizenship Appointment Service (UKVCAS), which has the risk of paralysing the Home Office’s visa application system again. More and more applicants are struggling to book appointment to provide their biometric information, which is a mandatory step before their applications can be processed.

 

To reduce the pressure caused by such titanic backlog, the Home Office has just announced that applicants applying for BRC and BRP replacements will be able to use their app to provide necessary ID information, as in most cases, the applicants’ biometric information has been retained by the Home Office and can be reused.

 

What are Biometric Residence Permits and Biometric Residence Cards?

 

The BRP and BRC hold applicants’ biographic details (name, date and place of birth) and biometric information (facial image and fingerprints), and shows their immigration status and entitlements while they remain in the UK. BRPs are titled ‘Residence Permit’ or ‘Short Stay Permit’ and BRCs are titled ‘Residence Card’, ‘Permanent Residence Card’ or ‘Derivative Residence Card’.

 

By immigration laws, BRP or BRC cards are conclusive evidence of foreign nationals’ right to live, study or apply for public funds in the UK. They need to produce it to their employers, banks and other parties. If they are damaged, lost or stolen, the relevant persons need to apply for new cards within three months; otherwise, they could be fined up to £1,000.00.

 

 

Identification Verification App

 

As applicants who have applied for UK visas have already known, one compulsory procedure in their application process is to provide biometric information, irrespective of whether it has been provided or not during previous applications and how many times it has been provided.

 

The Home Office claims that the IDV app will provide a more streamlined and modern alternative for those completing applications from within the UK. It is said to be very easy to install onto most phones. It will allow the selected applicants to reuse their previously submitted fingerprints and photographs. Essentially, the main appeal of the app is that it will save applicants from having to go to their local UKVCAS visa centre.

 

Things to note regarding the app

 

As the app requires applicants re-use their biometric information, the user must have had their information taken in the past. This means people who are applying for their status in the UK for the first time and have not provided their biometric information will not be able to use the app.

 

Also, the app will only be available to people within the UK and that have received an email invitation to use the app after submitted their request for a replacement BRP or BRC.

 

Once the applicants have submitted their BRP/BRC replacement application, UKVI will assess whether their application can be progressed using the IDV app. If suitable, they will then email the applicants inviting them to use the app to proceed their applications to the next stage.

 

What do we think?

 

It should be noted that the IDV app is not a new invention. It was first promoted by the Home Office when Covid-19 started in April last year, but was stopped after some time. The Home office are yet to state what problems the app has experienced and whether such problems have been resolved. We just hope that it will last longer this time.

 

 

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Domestic Abuse and COVID-19: a new protocol to ease confidentiality concerns for victims

Domestic abuse is an incredibly serious crime which often goes unreported and unnoticed, leaving police data on such crimes only accounting for a small part of a larger issue. While recent data does show that domestic abuse is on the rise, it is difficult to say for certain that the rise is directly related to COVID-19. However, many factors of the pandemic, specifically the national lockdowns, will have a role to play in the ever growing number of domestic abuses cases being reported.

 

In order to protect the confidentiality of the domestic victims, the Designated Family Judges for Essex and Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent, East and Central London have recently agreed to a new protocol in dealing with domestic abuse cases.

 

The protocol is devised to protect the victims’ confidential information like their locations, which can be a major issue in domestic abuse cases where the victim has managed to find an alternative location to stay.

 

It is hoped that this new protocol, along with an increase in social awareness around domestic abuse, should provide extra protection to the victims of such crime.

 

What is domestic abuse?

 

Most readers will know already that domestic abuse is abusive behaviour from a family member, partner ex-partner, or someone the victim lives with. Some examples of domestic abuse are as follows:

 

  • physical or sexual abuse

 

  • psychological or emotional abuse

 

  • violent or threatening behaviours

 

  • coercive behaviour – for example, humiliation or intimidation

 

  • controlling behaviour – this may be making someone feel less important or dependent on the abuser

 

  • ‘economic abuse’ – this includes controlling someone finance or possessions

 

 

The key factors of the new protocol are as followed

 

  • victims applying for an urgent order under the Family Law Act 1996 (FLA 1996) will be entitled to go to any court, for example, the first available judge of the family court.

 

  • a victim for an order under the FLA 1996 and the Children Act 1989 ​may be residing in an area unknown to the respondent, meaning they wish to apply in a court in a different area to maintain that confidentiality and their safety.

 

  • the courts in the South East and London will assist any victim with good reason to apply in their court of choice and will not encourage or direct that the applications should be issued in or transferred to the local court.

 

  • where a victim claims confidentiality before issuing their application, the court shall confirm with the victim their choice of court and note the file to avoid any unnecessary transfers to any other courts.

 

  • where confidentiality is claimed by any party, the court will not transfer the case to another court without first receiving a formal application for transfer (Form C2) which has been served on all of the relevant parties.

 

Initial thoughts on the protocol

 

It appears that the protocol should be able to provide some victims of domestic abuse some peace of mind that the location of the court will not allow the respondent to narrow down their location. The Courts and their officers and judges are under duty to do whatever they can to support such victims.

 

Another positive is that it addresses potential administration issues, where cases may be passed on to other courts, or where applicants may not be notified about any changes of location. It is good to see that the new protocol takes into account this basic but essential administrative procedure, to ensure that the applicant is not put in an unexpected situation.

 

While it appears that this protocol is currently in use within London and the South East of England, we would hope that the rest of the country adopts it, depending on its success.

 

 

We are here to help victims of domestic abuse!

 

Here at Lisa’s Law, our door is always open to people looking for legal support in any situation, we will always endeavour to get the result you want and will do everything in our power to make sure our clients feel safe and looked after by the powers invested in the law. There is support out there and we urge anyone who finds themselves at the hands of an abuser to use it.

 

In the meantime, we are operating as usual, and you can reach us on 020 7928 0276 or email in to info@lisaslaw.co.uk for any questions you may have on this topic.

 

Or, why not download our free app today? You can launch a new enquiry, scan over documents and much more.

 

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When does the Bank of Mum and Dad finally close? A look into ‘adult child’ maintenance.

Young adults living with their parents is not as unusual as it was a couple of decades ago. The prices of houses has gone up, especially for those living in major cities, and more and more people decide to carry on studying before taking up real jobs to earn enough money to afford rent and food. What was once perceived as incompetence has slowly become part of normality.

 

Parents will often have to support their kids for longer than they had envisioned when they first welcomed their child to the world, and of course many of them will be more than happy to do so. However, what happens when adults refuse to stop depending on their parents, or the relationships break down while the adult-child and parents are still living together, or when the family is split by divorce? This is the focus of today’s article.

 

 

The curious case of Faiz Siddiqui

 

An interesting case was in the news a few weeks ago involving a 41 year old solicitor called Faiz Siddiqui who was attempting to sue his parents in order to make them grant him lifelong financial maintenance. His claim was that he had underlying health issues and that for his parents to not support him would be a breach of his human rights. The seriousness of the health issues were found to be hard to gauge. The case garnered quite a bit of attention due to Siddiqui already living in an expense London apartment that his parents provided, and also due to his standing as a well-educated solicitor who had experience working for highly-regarded law firms.

 

Siddiqui has previously made some headlines when he tried unsuccessfully to sue Oxford University, claiming that poor teaching standards had left him with a 2:1 degree rather than a 1st class one. In retrospect, it is likely that such a case may have already painted Siddiqui in a certain light in the public eye, and the eye of the courts.

 

After a falling out amid the family, the parents had decided to reduce the amount of support that would give Siddiqui. Siddiqui took up legal action against them and his initial claim was rejected by a family court.  The case was then taken  to the Court of Appeal, where the appeal was dismissed as well. Mr Siddiqui was made to pay for his parents legal costs.

 

This case is admittedly more unusual than many family based legal issues, but it acts as an interesting point of discussion within this field. It shows that parents cannot always be held accountable to the continued support of their children, and that the law will often do its best to be rooted in logic. For example, if Siddiqui was found to have serious health issues that meant he was unable to care for himself, the Court’s ruling may well have turned out differently. The end result will always depend on individual circumstances.

 

 

Housing issues and adult children

 

As we mentioned at the beginning of this blog, people are remaining at their family homes for longer and longer. This is due to many factors, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic and increased house prices. With most families, this will not be a cause for concern necessarily, but as everyone knows that families can have a tendency to fall out. This can be for any number of reasons, and often there is no clear right and wrong side.

 

In terms of the law, a child who is over the age of 18 who is still living with their parents has similar rights to that of a lodger, or person of no relation to the owners of the house. In fact, they have less rights in some regards. For example, because there is unlikely to be paperwork in place in the form of a tenancy agreement or some kind of contract which means the child can stay in the property, there is a reduced need for them to be given eviction notice should the parents want them to leave. They are known as an excluded occupier. An excluded occupier does not need a court order to be evicted.

 

In such circumstances, parents only need to give a reasonable notice for the children to move out. There is no rule on what reasonable notice is in this situation. It all depends on a person’s particular circumstances. If the children are paying rent, it is usually the rental period, or any contribution they made to the household. If the children are not paying rent, it will be a reasonable period when the children are expected to find new accommodation.

 

If the notice period ends, the parents may self-help without the use of violence including changing the locks and putting the child/children items outside. However, it is important to be aware that parents may face claims for damages if any of the child/children’s items are damaged through negligence. It therefore will be reasonable for the parents to leave the children’s personal belongings in a safe place, like safe-catering storage unit.

 

If the children still insist on staying, the parents can proceed to get an eviction warrant to forcibly move the children out.

 

It is always better to try and be as civil as possible, and if an agreement cannot be reached, it may be worth contacting a solicitor. We are always here to talk through any issues relating to family or property law.

 

 

Divorced parents and adult children

 

When it comes to divorce, the courts will tend to view children under 18 years old as a top priority when considering how to approach the case, but this does not always remain the case when the child is over 18. Understandably, children who are under 18 are usually more dependent on their parents for financial support and accommodation, especially those younger children and infants.

 

Where an adult child has a serious disability, or requires a lot of care, then the courts will take a different view when arranging how that care will be divided, but if the child is in good health, the care need of that child will usually be much less. Depending on the individual circumstances, the parents may not be under any duty to provide maintenance. In such circumstances, even if one parent does not mind, the other parent can oppose it.

 

 

What do we think?

 

As a firm, we have dealt with many cases involving family disputes, division of assets and custody of children. Of course, looking for an outcome that suits everyone is the main point of call, although we understand that in some circumstances pleasing everyone may not be possible.

 

When it comes to adult children, in the eyes of the law they do not have much in the way of legal rights linking them to their parents. In most cases, they will be expected to be independent financially of their parents. If a dispute is to occur, they will not normally be entitled to financial support from their parents. That being said, we feel that it is always best to look for solutions which will allow for strong family relationships to continue wherever possible, and to try to finalise disputes in a respectful and practical manner.

 

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Call us on 020 7928 0276, phone calls are operating as usual and will be taking calls from 9:30am to 6:00pm.

 

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The return of Sabrina and a warm welcome to Yvonne and Samantha!

We have been really busy over the last few months, dealing with many enquiries for our happy clients. This week we have welcomed some new faces into our ranks, which is very exciting! Today we are so pleased to announce Yvonne and Samantha as the newest members of our team!

 

Yvonne

 

 

Yvonne joins us as a Legal Assistant and has already shown herself to be a hard-working and knowledgeable team player.

 

Yvonne holds a Masters Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from the University of Stirling. She also holds Undergraduate Degrees in English Language Translation and Interpretation.

 

Previously, Yvonne worked as a Paralegal Assistant for an immigration law firm based in Scotland, and has vast experience dealing with family visa applications among other areas.

 

Yvonne is fluent in both Mandarin and English.

 

Welcome to Lisa’s Law, Yvonne!

 

Samantha

 

 

We are delighted to introduce Samantha as our new Office Administrator. This is an essential role in our team and Samantha has already demonstrated her fantastic capabilities and attention to detail in this area.

 

Samantha held a very similar role for over 7 years in Singapore, so comes to us with a wealth of experience. After just one week working with her, we can already tell that she is a brilliant addition to the team and will help us maintain our high-level of organisation throughout every level of our firm.

 

Welcome Samantha!

 

The return of Sabrina

 

 

Some more exciting news this week is that we are welcoming back Sabrina after a restful long holiday! Sabrina has plenty of experience in various legal matters, playing a pivotal role in our firm. We are very pleased to have her back. She is also currently studying for her SQE (Solicitors’ Qualification Examination).

 

We are here to help!

 

We are ready to provide you with a fantastic legal service and there are many ways for you to contact us!

 

Call us on 020 7928 0276, phone calls are operating as usual and will be taking calls from 9:30am to 6:00pm.

 

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Use the Ask Lisa function on our website. Simply enter your details and leave a message, we will get right back to you: https://lisaslaw.co.uk/ask-question/

 

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Spring Event Results and an Introduction to our Social Committee!

You may have seen our recent blog which included all of our staff members brilliant Easter Egg decorations, which we did as part of our Spring Event. It was so nice that everyone got involved and had a chance to show off their creative side. Plus, painting the Easter Eggs was a great way to relax and unwind, something that we all must remember to do after a week of hard work!

 

Even though the main point of the Spring Event was to provide our staff with a chance to have some fun, we do like to reward those who put in the extra effort, and each of the below winners received gift vouchers as their prize! So, without further ado here are our winners from third to first place, as chosen by our Social Committee!

 

Third place: Shanshan’s Grinning Egg

 

 

Our brilliant Legal Assistant Shanshan made us all have a good chuckle at her cheeky egg, grinning out at us from within a plant! We found it to be really original and inventive, so we thought it was a great choice for our top three! Excellent stuff Shanshan!

 

Second place: Zody’s Self-Portrait

 

 

Zody really showed her artistic side with her entry, which took us all by surprise. Zody is part of our marketing team and has already proven herself as a brilliant photographer and writer, but now she can add successful painter to her list of skills! Very well done Zody!

 

First place: Victoria’s Burger

 

 

This one really brought a smile to our faces and immediately stood out from the crowd! We really enjoyed how Victoria, who is a solicitor here at the firm, set the scene and decided to make her egg look like something else altogether. It was a great idea and very much deserving of the top spot! Nice work Victoria!

 

Introducing our Social Committee!

 

Here at Lisa’s Law we believe in the power of teamwork, both in work and outside of it. We know that it is really important to give our staff the chance to relax and socialise together, because if you are friends with your colleagues it can create a really nice atmosphere in the workplace.

 

Our Social Committee is responsible for the organisation of all recreational events and activities for staff members to take part in. They arrange everything from the Christmas party to our Summer activities, and any other treats in between such as meals out and bowling trips.

 

It is very much in-keeping with our firms identity to make sure our team have a great work-life balance, and we enjoy going the extra mile to make sure there are as many fun activities in the calendar as possible for our team to look forward to.

 

Even during lockdown they arranged online games, chats and the Easter Egg competition mentioned above. It has really helped to keep everyone smiling.

 

So, who is in the Social Committee?

 

Leanne:

 

 

Leanne is a Legal Assistant here at Lisa’s Law, and is an essential member of our team. She heads up the Social Committee and has had many fantastic ideas for events and activities. She really goes the extra mile to make sure there is plenty to look forward to!

 

In her spare time Leanne is an excellent pianist and enjoys playing board games with her friends!

 

Monica:

 

 

Monica is a Legal Cashier here at Lisa’s Law and plays an absolutely pivotal role in our financial team. We could not operate without her! She is always creative when it comes to the Social Committee and has helped organise many events and prizes for our various competitions, for both staff and clients!

 

Monica loves to cook different dishes and sweets to bring joy to her friends and family. She also has a passion for travelling and discovering new cultures and traditions.

 

Salina:

 

 

Salina is a Registered Foreign Lawyer here at Lisa’s Law and has handled many successful cases during her time with us. She is a huge part of our legal team. She is filled with great ideas for our social events, and it was her original idea to arrange the Easter Egg competition. It was a wonderful suggestion that went down very well with the entire staff!

 

In her spare time Salina is a keen hiker, enjoys taking long scenic drives and spending time with friends and family. She also loves to cook and try new recipes.

 

Yitong:

 

 

Yitong is one of our brilliant Trainee Solicitor’s and has proven herself time after time as being a knowledgeable and hard working individual who is a real asset to our firm. She has been a member of our Social Committee since its inception and has helped to organise many events and menu options for staff members when food is involved!

 

In her spare time Yitong enjoys travelling and taking part in all kinds of water sports!

 

Felix:

 

 

Felix is one of of Company Directors and has over 20 years experience as a solicitor, handling many successful cases ranging from immigration to conveyancing enquiries. He is a fountain of knowledge and professionalism. He is also a big part of our Social Committee and has helped to arrange many fun outdoor activities, such as a staff football match!

 

In his spare time Felix enjoys cycling and choir singing.

 

Luke:

 

 

Luke is part of our Marketing team and has written many legal articles for our blog, as well as maintaining our website and social media pages. He has helped to organise many events, including transport arrangements as well as booking a boat down the Thames for one of our Christmas parties!

 

In his spare time he enjoys watching football and playing the drums.

 

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Call us on 020 7928 0276, phone calls are operating as usual and will be taking calls from 9:30am to 6:00pm.

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£1,000,000 Voucher Scheme Launched to Promote Family Mediation

On 26th March 2021, the Ministry of Justice announced a voucher scheme to encourage families to resolve disputes on children, finance and properties by mediation, rather than through Court proceedings. Under the scheme, eligible families will receive a one-off £500 vouchers towards their mediation costs.

 

In this blog we will discuss how the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme works, who it may benefit from it and what the eligibility requirements are. This is a useful and practical scheme that many families may find helpful, so it is important to know that it is an option.

 

What is Family Mediation?

 

First things first, family mediation is a process where a trained independent mediator helps you work out arrangements with another participant, for example an ex-partner, concerning children, finance or property, among other aspects of family life.

 

The mediator is there to help you work through disagreements and lead you to solutions that work for all of the participants. They can also help you make the arrangements legally binding if this is what you want.

 

In the majority of cases, when you make an application for a court order in relation to various types of family law disputes, you may have to show the court that you considered family mediation, by having attended a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (known as a MIAM). This is a short meeting which must be attended by all parties in order to assess whether mediation is appropriate for your specific situation. These meetings are free for those eligible for legal aid, but if not then they cost around £90 per person. Some mediators may offer discounts for individual circumstances.

 

 

What is the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme?

 

The scheme has been brought in as a reaction to COVID-19 in order to support parties who may be able to resolve their family law disputes outside of court. It is designed to encourage more people to consider mediation as a means of resolving their disputes, where appropriate, so that some pressure can be taken off the family Courts which are facing serious backlog caused by the current pandemic.

 

To support this, a financial contribution of up to £500 towards the costs of mediation will be provided, if eligible.

 

Do note that only mediators authorised by the Family Mediation Council (FMC) are taking part in the voucher scheme.

 

Eligibility for the mediation voucher

 

On attendance of the Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting mentioned above, a trained mediator will assess the issues which you seek to resolve to see if they are suitable for mediation and meet the eligibility requirements for the voucher scheme.

 

Not all cases are eligible under the scheme. The case types specified below may be eligible for a mediation voucher:

 

  • a dispute/application regarding a child

 

  • a dispute/application regarding family financial matters where you are also involved in a dispute/application relating to a child

 

It is important to remember that mediation is only an option when both people agree to take part in it, so you and the other person will need to agree to mediate.

 

 

Is the mediation voucher available for financial remedy issues?

 

If your issues solely relate to a financial remedy dispute/application you will not be able to obtain a voucher. However, if your issues relate to a child and to a financial remedy issue you can obtain a voucher, subject to availability.

 

What are the potential benefits of attending family mediation?

 

There are many benefits to mediation, but of course it depends entirely on the individuals who will be taking part. For example, if a couple find it difficult to talk to each other, the mediator will try to create a safe environment for them to share their opinions, and will provide an unbiased ear.

 

Also, mediation is often less stressful and far quicker than going through the courts, meaning it can be an efficient way of resolving disagreements. If you cannot reach an agreement, you still have the right to go to court, so it may be worth a try.

 

Family mediation can also help both parties adjust to situations when circumstances change. For example, as children grow up, family mediators can help you agree on changes to arrangements for children without having to go to court. This can often be better for everyone involved, including the child themselves.

Plus, if you really do not feel comfortable being in a room with the other person, the mediator can see you individually and relay the thoughts of the other person, so you can still work towards a solution without experiencing any anxiety or anger about seeing the other person.

 

What do I have to do to take part in the scheme?

 

You will be asked to confirm that you have:

 

  • asked the mediator to apply for the voucher

 

  • not already applied for another voucher as part of the same scheme

 

  • given consent to your mediator providing your necessary information to the Family Mediation Council. This includes your name, the bill for mediation services you receive from the mediator and some basic information about your case.

 

 

How many vouchers will I receive?

 

You can only claim once per family/ case for a one-off contribution of up to £500 towards your mediation costs.

 

If you have an application or dispute relating to a child and also have a financial issue application or dispute ongoing at the same time, you can still only receive up to £500.

 

If you make a second application and have already received a voucher, you will not be offered a second voucher under this scheme.

 

Will the voucher cover all my mediation costs?

 

This will vary from case to case and will depend on the rates set by your chosen mediator and how many mediation sessions are required. The voucher is intended to be a contribution towards mediation sessions. Your mediator will tell you their rates and how many sessions the voucher is likely to cover. As the total value of the voucher is £500, you may need to contribute to the overall cost of your sessions if you choose to continue with mediation.

 

 

What do we think?

 

As legal professionals we know that family matters can be very difficult and bring a lot of pain to those going through them. We are of the opinion that where mediation is appropriate, then it cannot hurt to at least give it a try, particularly if you are able to get on the scheme. If it does not work, then at least you know that you have explored the option, but if it does work the benefits will likely be highly relieving for everyone involved.

 

In some cases avoiding the courts can be a smarter decision, and can lead to less conflict among family members. Mediation can be a more respectful way of finding solutions to familial issues.

 

It would be nice to see this voucher extended somewhat, but we understand that issues involving children should be prioritised.

 

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Call us on 020 7928 0276, phone calls are operating as usual and will be taking calls from 9:30am to 6:00pm.

 

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