Changes in society over the years have seen more couples in the UK choosing to marry later or not at all. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that around 20% of families in the UK are now made up of cohabiting couples, a figure [...]
Welcome to another edition of our series and in this article, we will look at the best practices and top tips to consider when searching for the right solicitor to write or update your Will. For many of us having a Will drawn up is [...]
Buying your first property is an exciting time but can also be a daunting experience. We’ve put together nine helpful tips to demystify the process for first time buyers and help you along the road to a smooth and stress-free purchase. Tip 1. Consider [...]
Here we have our annual update on the changes to statutory pay rates taking effect from April 2024. The top band, known as the National Living Wage, currently applies to workers aged 23 and over. This age threshold will be reduced to 21 and over [...]
Sometimes the title deeds to land or property can be lost over time, whether through lack of careful storage or more commonly where an elderly parent dies without passing on details of their finances. Although there are ways to replace lost deeds, the process involved [...]
In this second edition in the series of our Backhouse guide to finding your legal expert, we are going to take you through the top tips and best practices when searching for your Conveyancing Lawyer. Whether you are a first-time buyer or an experienced mover, [...]
I am a qualified solicitor specialising in Family Law. I grew up in Gravesend, Kent and attended Northfleet School for Girls before going to the University of Westminster to study Law. I realised quite early on, whilst studying for my degree, that it was Family Law [...]
We are pleased to announce that our team have chosen Farleigh Hospice as our Charity of the Year 2024. We are looking forward to partaking in various fundraising events throughout the year to raise money for such a great cause! We will work to spread awareness [...]
We have all heard the terms ‘Litigation’ and ‘dispute resolution’ but what do they actually mean? Litigation and Dispute Resolution are formal processes in which legal disputes are resolved. They are fundamental aspects of the legal system, each serving a unique purpose in resolving conflicts. [...]
At Backhouse Solicitors our commercial law experts often see businesses with no formal shareholder or partnership agreements in place. Unfortunately, this lack of documentation only really becomes an issue at a crunch time for the business when problems are starting to occur, and it is at this [...]
