Role: Legal Assistant/Client Services Advisor We ask Ellidh about her role as Legal Assistant Simplicity Legal Solicitor How long have you been in this role? Since July 2022 What do you like most about working for Simplicity Legal? The opportunity to work alongside my colleagues. Everyone is extremely motivated and hardworking. We have all built…
However, it can be heartbreaking for separated parents and their children. Here are some things that can help Contact arrangements can be the cause of a lot of conflicts and upset during the Christmas period. One of the questions that our solicitors are most often asked is how children should split their time between parents….
The definition of a “family” is forever evolving. Society has long moved on from the idea that a family involves a married couple and their biological children. However, although a 21st-century family can take various shapes, parental rights and responsibilities only lie with those legally entitled to them. If an individual wishes to formalise their…
Making sure the turkey is exactly golden brown and that there are enough pigs in blankets for everyone to eat is for some people the most stressful aspect of the festive season. However, for separated families, trying to make the required preparations as to where their kids will spend the holidays and Christmas can be…
Working parents can often have a difficult time managing hectic schedules and striking the balance between work and family. This is particularly true for separated parents. This can include picking children up, and dropping them off at nursery and school. There are also extracurricular activities such as going swimming, being a member of Brownies,…
Sibling disputes and disagreements are relatively common, but when they affect how their parent is being cared for, there may be huge consequences. This is particularly challenging if the parent has lost ability and decisions need to be made on daily issues, long-term care and medical plans, and lodging needs. Who makes the decision if…
Despite the introduction of our new Prime Minister and the announcement of support for skyrocketing energy prices, many people will surely still be worried about rising interest rates, inflation, fuel and food prices, and how these issues will be handled in the months ahead. When a couple decides to end their relationship, most of them…
We asked Shannon about her role as Senior Solicitor and Team Leader at Simplicity Legal. How long have you been in this role? I have been a Team Leader since September 2020 and a Senior Solicitor since February 2021. What is the favourite part of your role? By far my favourite part of the role…
National Adoption Week 2022 begins on Monday, October 17, 2022, with the goal of educating and informing people about the process of modern adoption today, with a rounded, honest, and inclusive portrayal of the journey – showcasing the highs and lows and championing all the voices involved in the process that are often less heard….
What Are The Three Most Important Considerations For Establishing How A Schedule Of Condition Affects A Tenant’s Obligation For Dilapidations? It is typical for a tenant to attempt to reduce their dilapidations liability under a commercial lease by making reference to the state of the property at the beginning of a lease. When this happens,…
