If you are a business tenant  seeking or planning to lease new premises there are many things you will need to consider, from the obvious practicalities such as location and cost, to the necessary legalities, not least your rights and responsibilities as set out under the commercial lease agreement.

Where parents are separating or divorcing there will often be disagreement regarding the custody or contact arrangements for their children.

From April 2019 all estates worth over £50,000 will be charged a higher probate fee, which for the largest estates is up to £5785 more than the current fees.

Many people assume that when you buy a property you’re purchasing all the building and land as a package. However, the distinction between a freehold purchase and a leasehold purchase means that this is often not the case.

April sees increases in National Minimum Wages, Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory maternity pay and other family-related statutory pay rates.

Divorces can be difficult. At this emotional time it’s often tough to focus on practical matters. However, it’s important to ensure that you’re protected financially after a divorce.

Given the publicity surrounding the high numbers of Brits who haven’t made a Will, it’s not surprising that many people are rushing to find a solution. One of the options is a Will Writer. However, there are some very good reasons why you might want to avoid entrusting your Will to this type of service.

From Wills to Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) there are many legal documents that you don’t necessarily have to instruct a solicitor to draft. But is the cost saving worth it?

Blackpool law firm Blackhurst Budd have appointed Sharon Emslie as head of their family law department.

While most of us go back to work, start diets and make resolutions we can’t keep, many couples will also be calling time on their marriages in January.