For parents, the hardest part of a divorce often relates to issues surrounding their children. There are natural concerns over where they will live, how long they will spend with each parent and how they will adjust to the changes. Agreeing arrangements for children Ideally, you and your children’s other parent will agree on the…
During a divorce, when issues arise over finances, both parties will be required to fully disclose their financial situation to each other. Once full disclosure has been made, you can move on to negotiating a financial settlement. The more efficiently the disclosure stage of the divorce is dealt with, the quicker and more cost-effective the…
The National Trial began on 3rd April 2018 and extended the powers of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal under The Special Educational Needs and Disability (First-tier Tribunal Recommendations Power) Regulations 2017. Previously the Tribunal could only order amendments to Sections B, F and I of a child or young person’s EHCP. From April…
It can be a battle to obtain an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) from the Local Authority. Even when you have obtained an EHCP you may be unhappy with the content of the document such as the description of your child’s needs, the provision to meet them and also the named school. You may…
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Securing a small sum to cover dilapidations to a Property during a Tenancy has been standard practice for Landlords for as long as there have been Tenancies. Typically, this sum would simply be held by the Landlord or their Agent, to be returned to the Tenant on the condition that the Property was returned in…
An essential legal guide for readers of The Times newspaper, published on 1st April 2021, has showcased Tayntons Solicitors as one of a select number of law firms from across the UK who demonstrate excellent client service in specialist areas of law. Tayntons’ piece featured Special Educational Needs (SEN) specialist Imelda Brennan, a recognised practitioner…
If you are considering making a claim for personal injury or clinical negligence, it is important to do so as soon as possible. Claims for personal injury or clinical negligence are subject to the Limitation Act 1980. This means that any claim must be issued with the court within three years of the date of…
After much delay and debate, we finally have a date! The whiplash reforms are due to come into force on the 31st May 2021 – and they mean big changes for Claimants! What is a whiplash injury? A whiplash injury is one of the most common claims following a road traffic accident. Symptoms can vary…
Gloucestershire’s premier law firm Tayntons has teamed up with charity Maggie’s Cheltenham, to raise awareness of the benefits of leaving legacies to charities in your Will. Maggie’s provides access to cancer support, advice, and respite on a drop-in basis for as long as that person may need, with no appointment or referral necessary, to people in…
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