The QOCS rules have been fundamentally changed for all cases issued after 6 April 2023. These changes will affect claimants and the way they pursue their claims. “QOCS” stands for Qualified One-Way Cost Shifting, a legal term used in litigation. It’s a rule that limits the responsibility of a losing claimant in a lawsuit to…
When you’re running a business, a healthy working relationship with your contractors is essential. Unfortunately, disputes with contractors are common and they can cause ongoing disruption and downtime. When a dispute occurs, it is important to resolve them as quickly as possible, to reduce any negative impact on your business. In this article, we will…
An often-overlooked part of the divorce process are pensions. Pensions are among the most valuable assets someone can accumulate throughout their lifetime, yet they are often not considered up until divorce proceedings are launched. Inconveniently, dividing pensions frequently proves to be a complicated and cumbersome process. At Tayntons, we have seen the emotional toll that…
When a child is injured due to an alleged non accidental injury, parents can find themselves in the difficult position of having to face social services entering court proceedings. There are many questions that arise when this happens, such as how it works and what you should do if you find yourself in this situation….
If you own a leasehold property, you will be liable to pay various additional fees to the freeholder. This includes ground rent and service charges. Ground rent and service charges can often form the basis of disagreements and disputes between leaseholders and freeholders, so it is important that you have a clear understanding over how…
If your company is owed money, and you are struggling to secure payments from your debtors, the experience can be stressful, quickly having an adverse effect on your finances, interfering with your productivity and day-to-day projects. Whilst many businesses understand that professional debt recovery processes are an option, for example, working with a specialist debt…
What happens when a father does not have the legal rights to contribute to their child’s life and growing up? What impact does this have? In England and Wales, fathers without parental responsibility face some restrictions with activities concerning their children. In this blog post, we will discuss the law on fathers without parental responsibility…
It’s been almost a year since the change to Divorce, Dissolution, and Separation Act 2020 was passed in England and Wales, changing the landscape of the divorce process as of April 2022. With a shift from “fault-based” divorce to “no-fault” divorce, the legal system has become more compassionate towards separating couples. But how has it…
The legal age of marriage has been raised to 18 throughout England and Wales. This new law is designed to protect children from the damaging effects of forced marriage, which is when someone is made to marry against their will. This raise in the minimum age of marriage is a positive step towards protecting vulnerable…
Remortgaging can allow you to significantly cut your monthly mortgage repayments, as well as potentially release additional funds for things like home improvements. The process is relatively straightforward, but it is still important to have expert legal support to guide you, keeping your property and your money safe. In this article, we will cover: What…
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