Margaret had always been organised. When her father died last spring, she was certain she could administer his estate herself. After all, he’d left a straightforward will, the house was in his sole name, and he had about £180,000 in a building society account. “It’s easy,” she told her brother over the phone. “Why should […]
Author: Hadaway & Hadaway
The emergence of non-adversarial divorce in the UK
Beyond the Courtroom Picture the classic divorce: barristers in wigs, a severe-faced judge at the bench, two irate ex-partners sitting apart in court, their relationship turned into a legal battle with winners and losers. This adversarial view has dominated our understanding of how marriages are dissolved for decades. But here’s the reality that more couples are […]
North East Solicitors are Battling for Asbestos Victims
The North East of England is one of the great icons of British industry. The River Tyne to the River Wear, Teesside to the Northumberland coalfields, the region drove the Industrial Revolution, the canals and railways era, and the shipbuilding, steel, chemicals, power, and car manufacturing industries that came after. Wallsend and Jarrow built ships […]
Which Family Law Issues Are Eligible for UK Legal Aid?
Legal aid provides crucial support for those who cannot afford legal representation in family law matters. However, since the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO) came into force, access has been significantly restricted. This guide explains which cases still qualify for family solicitors legal aid and what evidence you’ll need to […]
The Case for Streamlining the Conveyancing Process in the UK
In an era where efficiency is valued above all in service delivery, it’s about time the conveyancing process in the UK undergoes a significant overhaul. As a seasoned solicitor specialising in conveyancing, I know the cumbersome and often antiquated procedures that clients and conveyancing solicitors alike must navigate. It’s not merely an inconvenience; it’s a […]