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What Is a Rent Repayment Order and Can Tenants Use One Against Landlords?
A rent repayment order is an order made by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) requiring a landlord to repay to a tenant some or all of the rent paid during a period in ...
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What Is Chancel Repair Liability and Should You Be Worried About It?
Chancel repair liability is an ancient legal obligation requiring certain landowners to contribute to the cost of ...
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Can I Relocate to Another Country With My Child After Separation?
Relocating abroad with a child after separation is one of the most significant and contentious applications that can be ...
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What Is Supervised Contact and When Does the Court Order It?
Supervised contact is an arrangement where contact between a child and a parent takes place in the presence of a third ...
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What Is a Shared Care Arrangement and How Does It Work?
A shared care arrangement, sometimes reflected in a child arrangements order specifying that the child lives with both ...
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What Happens When a Child Refuses to See a Parent?
One of the most difficult and emotionally charged situations in family proceedings is where a child refuses to spend ...
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What Is Specific Issue Order and When Do You Need One?
A specific issue order is an order under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 that directs how a particular question ...
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Hiring a barrister directly without a solicitorWhat is Direct Access and can I instruct a barrister without a solicitor?
Most people do not know they can hire a barrister directly. This guide explains what Direct Access is and when it makes sense to use it.
Barrister vs solicitor: what is the difference and when do you need each?
They are both qualified lawyers but they do different things. This guide breaks down the distinction in plain English.
How much does a barrister cost and how are fees calculated?
Pricing is the most common question we receive. This guide gives honest, indicative cost ranges by case type and hearing.