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mrswitzend64

Any Time Limit On Back Pay ?

My son has had a weekend job for the last 7 years for a small local company. He gets paid by the hour ( this is also stated in his contract). He gets paid on the 24th of each month and I've just...

Clearwater

Domestic Violence Sentence

What is the likely sentence for someone who committed domestic violence which caused physical injury over a period of 3 months, and harassment?

Jennykenny

Granting Probate - Return Original Will?

I have just been granted Probate in respect of my husband's estate, but the County Court (not sure if that is the correct name) has retained his original will. Is this usual??...

nailit

Qualification For Been A Magistrate

Can anyone tell me what qualifications are needed for been a magistrate? It seems to me that the only qualfications needed are to be 'an upstanding member of the community'. From what I can find it...

jennyjoan

Conifers

I live in a cul-de-sac. Anyway two of my neighbours (one a hedge and the other conifer). They are now growing and nearing the bedroom of their houses. Is there a law that says you can only grow a...

Hymie

What Do Our Police Actually Do?

With our police not interested in bank fraud or shoplifting – hit and run now appears another ‘crime’ which is beyond their remit. This Telegraph article is well worth a read – the police are...

tearinghair

Intestacy

If a will is ruled invalid through a technicality, how is the estate divided?

seanrj94

Rules Regarding Behaviour Whilst In Magistrates Court Uk?

Hi, I am trying to ascertain if there is any form of official rules/guidelines/laws which explain or set out how to behave in the Magistrate's court. I know there are plenty of informal advice pages,...

237SJ

Selling Second Property

So you inherit a house and get a probate figure (in writing) from the Estate Agent. Most Estate Agents know the score and tend to value down the property to help reduce any inheritance tax that may be...

jaycee401

Inherited Housw

I have been left a house in a will. Property was owned outright by my step father before he met my mum. Mum was given a life tenancy and sadly has now died. Neither myself or brother lived in the...

GypsyGSD

House Contract

If you sign for a private rented property but the faults are not repaired before you move in they have been brought to the attention of estate agent who has spoken to landlord if they are not done...

caroline25

Help Advice Needed

Hi partner was charged with common assault and threats to kill.at the time of making my statement i was a mix of emotions and things sounded worst than they were. I did retract my statement and stated...

lulu_bucket

Change Empty House To Shop?

Own house with a mortgage which needs to be paid back July 2017. Empty presently. Don't want to rent out again. Thinking of outlet for fishing, shooting, country dog stuff. How could/would this...

joko

Directions Questionnaire (Small Claims Track)

I am just filling one of these in and one question says - do you agree that the small claims track is the appropropriate track for this case? If no say why not and state the track to which you believe...

jasmin26

Power Of Attorney

We have been advised by my mams GP to obtain Power of Attorney asap , I haven't a clue where to start Can anyone give me any advice please ? Do I need a solicitor or can I do it myself ? Thanks...

Jackietwirl

Benefits And Pension

Can you get your private pension while on sickness benefit?

buffymad

Enforcement Agency To Collect Unpaid Debt

Hello, question on behalf of a friend (I swear it's not me!). He's just received a letter from an enforcement agency saying his local council has referred him to them over unpaid council tax fees. I...

sbrown1450

Car Insurance Problems

My grandson's car pulled to the left when braking and he skidded into a ditch, his car was beyond repair. He put in an insurance claim and they said they were waiting to see if there were any Third...

cassa333

Ownership Of Adandoned Property

Hi I, If an organisation rented a building to a special interest group and that group disbanded and used the building for storage. Then eventually left altogether but when they left took everything...

lilacben

Is There Any Way You Can Find Out If A Probate Service Is

genuine.? My mother in Law made a Will with them a few years ago and has died recently... My husband is the eldest so is dealing with all the paper work and as her Deputy of the Crown Court of...