Latest Legal News
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If you are divorcing and have a business, read on…..
Please take a moment to read this if you are leaving your spouse or civil partner, and one of you…
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Covid-19 & Your Employer’s Responsibility to Keep You Safe
Have you contracted COVID-19 in the course of your employment? You may be able to make a claim Employers have…
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Covid-19 & Commercial Property: Ban on business tenant evictions extended
Ban on business tenant evictions extended ahead of September rent payment quarter date On 16th September 2020, the Government announced…
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Stamp Duty Land Tax Reduced Rates: Find out how much you will save
Temporary stamp duty tax holiday relief – if you are buying a home under £500K you’ll now save £1000’s on…
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Cauda Equina Syndrome – what you need to know about severe lower back pain
Cauda equina syndrome is a rare condition where the space around the spinal cord at the base of the spine…
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Consent to medical treatment claims – Your Dr must explain all risks no matter how small
CONSENT TO TREATMENT Anyone who has been treated at hospital will have been asked to consent to this. Without consent,…
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Bereavement Damages Claims – As of May 2020 now includes co-habitating partners
The English system for compensation for injuries and death dates back to the dark ages, if not beyond. The Saxons…
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How do you know it’s the right time to appoint a Power of Attorney?
If you feel that sometimes everyday life tasks are hard and that you need a little bit of help now…
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How do you know it’s the right time to write your Will?
Have you ever considered making a Will? Whether you are surrounded by loved ones, or if you are just starting…
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Hopkins response to Covid-19: our safety measures
We are open – but our reception will be closed – so please book an appointment Our Response to…
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Co-habitation: Know your legal rights before you move-in together
This article gives a brief overview of cohabitee rights. We would strongly recommend that if you need more detailed advice…
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30% Discount Key Workers First Home Buyers Programme
Thankfully, Covid-19 restrictions have not prevented most people from planning their future. Many still want to marry, or buy a…
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No Fault Divorce – The blame game is over!
On the 25th of June 2020 a bill introducing “no fault” divorces in England and Wales received Royal Assent, and…
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Covid-19 & Remote Hearings: Representing you in Family Court
During the lockdown virtual Family Court hearings being held remotely by video conference call has increased by 500%. This is…
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20-week delays at regional divorce centre
The country’s biggest regional divorce centre, Bury St Edmunds, is taking 20 weeks to deal with Consent Orders However, HM…
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Funding your divorce settlement: by remortgaging your home
When you are separating from your spouse or partner the main focus for you both may be how to deal…
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Calling all keyworkers! Unmarried & moving in together to avoid being separated during lockdowns?
Here at Hopkins we really do appreciate all that our key workers have done for our local community and the…
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The DIY Divorce – is it worth it?
You do not necessarily need a solicitor to get a divorce and you can apply online to get a divorce….
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Covid-19: The effect on the Civil Courts
Coronavirus has clearly had a massive effect on the legal sector, particularly when it comes to the operation of the…
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The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and Personal Guarantees
Since the lockdown began in March, many businesses have been impacted in a negative way. Shops have been forced to…
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Legal considerations of the “Bank of Mum and Dad” and other family loans
More and more first-time home buyers are now relying on family members to help them get onto the property ladder…
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Are you a furloughed employee and worried you will be made redundant?
Q: I’ve been on furlough during the lockdown and my employer is now telling me they are making me redundant….
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What you need to know about signing & witnessing your Will
There are a number of strict legal formalities that you must comply with in order for your Will to be…
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Covid-19 & Tenants: the impact of disrepair claims
On 18th May 2020, the Government wrote a letter to all social housing residents in England following on from their…