At SMQ Legal we understand that as a survivor of abuse, individuals want justice. For many this can come in various different forms, for instance seeing their abuser sentenced in the criminal courts, but it can also include seeking compensation to help victims financially following
What is the Family Drug and Alcohol Court? (FDAC) FDAC is the Family Drug and Alcohol Courts that first opened in January 2008. FDAC was introduced to the UK by District Judge Nicholas Crichton, who had been inspired by the Family Treatment Courts in California
At many points during litigation there will need to be some consideration of settlement. This would not be simply from a commercial standpoint but also is in accordance with every lawyer’s duty to act in the best interests of their client. Knowing when to take
Benefits of having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) There are many reasons why you might need someone to make decisions for you or act on your behalf. They could be temporary or on-going and you do not have to be old to require such
Mediation is a technique used by professionals to help parties sort any differences they have. Mediation involved a third party who is neutral to the situation and therefore is unable to take sides. The third party is called a mediator. The mediator assists parties in
HM Land Registry have produced a handy new checklist to assist those applying for new lease extension applications that take effect as surrender and regrants. It assists where the landlord or tentant may wish to change one or more aspects of what was originally agreed
The first working Monday in January is affectionately know to Family Lawyers as Divorce Monday based upon anecdotal evidence of the increase in divorce enquires with “New Year New Me” and a desire to change things. This year has been a bit different in that
This is a complex area. Pension orders are only one of the range of options open to the court when considering the whole of the ancillary relief position and how best the matrimonial assets should be divided. What order to make depends upon a number
Prior to the publication of this article, the “Juveniles’ journey at the police station” was published on SMQ Legal’s website on the 1st of November 2022. This article highlights the procedure that follows when juveniles are charged with an offence and have to go to
According to NHS England, “Vaccination is the most important thing we can do to protect ourselves and our children against ill health. They prevent up to 3 million deaths worldwide every year.” The NHS Website points out that vaccinations are designed to protect against lethal
