Are you receiving the benefits you are entitled to, such as for funeral costs or sickness?

The benefits system is complex but you may find there are benefits you are entitled to and not claiming. We often find that many clients are not aware of the help they can receive from the state through the benefits system.  Here we deal with two separate areas. Funeral expenses You may be entitled to…

Risk of child abduction increases in holidays

The Foreign Office released a press release at Christmas which is just as relevant for half term. Foreign Office Press Release Access Law can assist in these matters and are accredited by the Official Solicitors office, see our advice page for more details: Child Abduction & Relocation (UK & International)    

Power of Attorney fee refunds

If you made a Lasting Power of Attorney, or an Enduring Power of Attorney was registered,  between 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2017 you are due a partial refund. It has now been decided the fee charged was too high.  However, you would think the Office of the Public Guardian would write to everyone involved…

Families and Care Proceedings

If a local authority believes a child is at risk of harm or neglect they can apply for a Court Order to remove the child from the family.  However, what is not always appreciated is this is only applied for after the family has had a chance to work with the Social Workers and see…