Employees dismissed by their employer may feel that their dismissal is unjust. There are clear legal precedents for what constitutes an unfair dismissal. Find out everything you need to know about unfair dismissal below: What does unfair dismissal mean? An…
Equity is commonly used to mean the amount of money a property owner has tied up in that property. It is often described as positive, meaning more money than when they brought the property if the price has gone up,…
Many of us go through life hoping we will always be able to manage our own affairs, and not wanting to consider the alternative that we, or a loved one, may one day suffer with ill health, or become unable…
By Rachel Timms The Times recently reported that more than 2,000 families are under scrutiny by HMRC this tax year for potentially underpaying inheritance tax when dealing with a person’s estate. HMRC opened 2,029 investigations between April and November 2023…
by Rebecca Edmonds You have prepared LPAs that appoint attorneys who will make decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated. But have you given your attorneys all the necessary information to put them in the best possible position to…
Family mediation is a legal process that helps couples that are separating or divorcing to resolve practical issues such as child arrangements (where children will live and spend their time), shared finances such as mortgages, savings and pensions, as well…
Selling a shared ownership house or flat can be an easier and certainly faster process than selling a wholly owned property, but the steps required in order to do so differ greatly, which can make the process confusing. But how…
Family law deals with a variety of sensitive interpersonal topics, and one that DFA Law has great experience in. Here’s our quick guide to the particulars of family law. Family law is considered to have three main areas: matrimonial, finance,…
Head of Family Law, Rachel Adams, has once again been ranked in Chambers and Partners, an industry leading independent research company providing unique insights into complex areas of law. Rachel specialises in matrimonial finance work, including high net worth divorce…
HM Treasury met earlier this week to discuss, amongst other things, the current Stamp Duty deadline of 31st March 2021. At the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, the UK housing market took an instant hit as investors…