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Biodiversity Net Gain – New Developments
The government has published guidance on biodiversity net gain requirements to be imposed on developers, with draft legislation likely to be published during 2023. Trainee Solicitor Hasin Ali takes a look at what the new developments are.
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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 Are Commercial Tenants’ Rights?
These rights are more limited than those of residential tenants, but the rights they do have offer a good degree of protection.
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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 is a Grant of Probate?
If you should die with a valid Will in place, the named executors in the Will may need to apply for a Grant of Probate in order to deal with any assets of value in the Estate.
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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?
