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Child Custody: 5 Things You Need to Know
Child Custody: 5 Things You Need to Know? | 7 minute read Child custody is a particularly complex area of family law. When a couple get divorced or separate, child arrangements are easily one of the most cost challenging factors to amicably agree upon. The term...
Lesbian Pregnancy And Parental Rights: Whose Child Is It?
Lesbian pregnancy options have come a long way in a short space of time. From IVF to surrogacy, it's never been easier to have a child as two women. But if there's only one biological mother, whose child is it and how can you best protect your new family? This article...
Fraud Act 2006: Everything You Need To Know
Here at LGBT Lawyers, we recognise how distressing it can be for an individual to be a victim of fraud. Therefore, we have developed a blog detailing everything an individual needs to know about fraud legislation, internal and external fraud, fraud sentencing...
I Need to Change My Will: Do I Need a Codicil?
I Need to Change my Will: Do I Need a Codicil? | 5 minute read Writing a will is an important part of getting older. Our will protects our estate and assets and ensures our loved ones inherit from us when we pass. Think of it as a security blanket that protects...
Cottaging & Cruising: Legal Penalties
What should i do if i'm caught cottaging? | 5 minute read "Zip me up before you go-go" In Beverly Hills, 1998, an undercover police officer caught the legendary George Michael trying to solicit sexual favours in a public toilet. The pop icon gained a £500 fine and 80...
Commercial Dispute Resolution | A Complete Guide | LGBT Lawyers
If you are currently going through a commercial dispute or need guidance on what to do when a dispute arises, you are in the right place. This recent article outlines everything you need to know about resolving a dispute and pursuing legal action through the court....
What Is Enfranchisement And Should You Apply For It?
If you're considering going through enfranchisement, collective enfranchisement or leasehold enfranchisement have a look at our article below to see if it's right for you.What is enfranchisement? Enfranchisement is the process you go through to buy the freehold of...
Section 21 Notice: Evicting Tenants (England and Wales)
Serving a section 21 notice is one of the most common ways for a landlord to regain possession of their property. If the tenancy is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy granted under the Housing Act 1998, landlords can legally evict tenants without reason. To ensure landlords...
Contentious Probate
what is contentious probate? | 5 minute read When someone disagrees with how a loved one's estate is handled after they pass away, this is known as contentious probate. Contentious probate is an umbrella term for a variety of different disputes which could arise...
Indecent Images: What Should You Do If You Receive One?
Indecent Images: What Should You Do If You Receive One? | 5 minute read Accidentally coming into possession of an indecent image is easier than you might think and the repercussions can be severe both legally and socially. As dating apps and online dating have...
Section 8 Eviction Notice: Looking to Evict Tenants in England and Wales?
Section 8 notices can be very complex, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, we have developed an article to ensure that landlords in England and Wales serve section 8 notices correctly. What is a Section 8 Notice? A section 8 notice is simply a form...
Domestic Abuse: What Do I Need to Know?
Domestic Abuse: What do I Need to Know? | Read Time 5-7 Minutes. did you know... In 2020, an estimated 5.5% of adults over the age of 16 were victims of domestic abuse. That's a total of 2.3 million people, with a 4% increase on the previous year.is domestic abuse a...