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Who Can Determine Mental Capacity, And How Do They Do It?
The Court of Protection can appoint deputies if it decides that someone no longer has the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves. To do this, however, the court needs a mental capacity assessment of the individual concerned.
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Is It Illegal to Smack Your Child in the UK?
The UK law on smacking your child has long been controversial. While children should never be subject to physical abuse, the legalities of smacking are often deemed to be very subjective when cases are taken to court.
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How Much Child Maintenance Should I Pay?
UK child support laws exist to protect children, and there are detailed considerations that ensure parents pay their fair share of child maintenance. Child maintenance is paid regardless of whether you live with your children or not, and it’s a parental obligation that you continue paying until your child leaves school or university.
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What Should You Ensure Is In Your Commercial Lease?
What your commercial lease does, or does not, include can make a big difference to the prospects of your business, and you should be looking to negotiate a lease that will work for you, not against you.
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What Is A Grandparent Will?
For many people, the natural thing to do when making a will is to leave everything to their partner. The assumption is that the partner will then leave all their assets to the couple’s children who will in turn pass it on to the grandchildren – thus keeping the assets within the family down the generations. But there are a number of reasons why this may not be the case in practice.
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What Matters Are Covered Under Family Law?
What matters are covered under family law?
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What Is Meant By A Commercial Dispute?
Obtaining the right legal representation can help make enacting or responding to a commercial dispute quick and straightforward. However, with so many variables involved, they can be difficult to navigate – especially if you’ve become part of one. So, what exactly is a commercial dispute and what should you know about the process?
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Why is Family Law Important?
Family law includes a range of laws and legislation relating to issues affecting family relationships. These relationships are at the heart of how large numbers of people live. But why should the law become involved in people’s everyday lives?
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A Promise Made Is A Debt Unpaid?
If you promise someone that you will leave them something after your death, should you? Are you obliged to?
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Does a Settlement Agreement Need to be Witnessed?
For a settlement agreement to be legally-binding it must meet certain statutory requirements. These make…
