Personal Law

Most parents don’t need a court order setting out the arrangements for them to see their children. We would recommend that any separating parents try to agree the arrangements before the separation and tell the children together what is going to happen.

If you are successful in your claim you are entitled to compensation for your injuries to include your pain, suffering and loss of amenity.

Personal Dispute: Can a neighbour enter onto my land without my permission? If a neighbour enters your land without your permission then they will be committing the offence of trespass which is a civil wrong (it is rarely a criminal matter) – however if this is a minor trespass and no damage is caused it is unlikely to be necessary to revert to your legal rights.

We will advise you on all funding options that may be available to include no win, no fee funding.

Personal Dispute: Can the neighbour block my access? This will depend upon the facts of the case and a thorough review of your title deeds will be required before being in a position to advise. Once, if the neighbour does block your access then we can advise you on possibly obtaining an injunction but this will depend on the facts of the case. It may be necessary to act promptly,…

ou are free to choose whatever Solicitor you like, according to EU law.

What can I do to prevent the neighbour carrying out works on the boundary line? / Can I work on the boundary line? There is a law known as the “Party Wall Act” which sets out a procedure for carrying out certain works at or near to a boundary. A surveyor can advise you if the Act is likely to apply – if so, it is important to comply with…

Personal Injury: Is there a time limit for pursuing my claim? There is generally a time limit of 3 years from the date of the accident within which court proceedings must be issued. If you fail to do so your claim is statute barred. The situation is different if the injury happened to a child under 18 years or to someone incapable of managing their own affairs.  We will provide specific…

Ownership of leasehold property is determined by the Lease entered into between the Landlord and the Tenant.

Personal Injury: Will I need to attend Court? The vast majority of personal injury claims settle without the need to go to Court unless settlement cannot be agreed either in respect of who is responsible for your accident or separately the value of your claim.