If you are a first-time buyer, putting your cash in a Help to Buy ISA is a no-brainer. You will require a minimum of £1,600.00 saved and the maximum bonus you can acquire is £3,000.00 (on £12,000
A Child Protection Conference is generally held following a referral and investigations by the Local Authority in relation to a particular child and their situation. The test for convening a Child Protection Conference is: the child is
At Johnson Astills we are alert to technological innovation and the implications this has with the criminal law. Professional and amateur use of drones has increased significantly over the last few years, but it is increasingly coming
If you require legal representation in relation to Child Law matters do not hesitate to call our Care Team at Johnson Astills on 0116 255 4855 or email us at careteam@johnsonastills.com. Our team are highly experienced and can
Social services have a statutory obligation to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. If there are serious concerns about the safety or welfare of your child then social services may apply to the court for
You may have heard of a number of high profile rape and other serious cases collapsing recently due to a lack of disclosure. But what is disclosure? As experts in Criminal Defence, Johnson Astills can explain. When investigating
From January 2018 the evidence test to qualify for Legal Aid in family cases for survivors of domestic abuse will be greatly relaxed. The government has decided to scrap the five-year time limit for certain types of
Social Services have a statutory obligation to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. If Social Services invite you to attend a Child Protection Conference it is because they have some concerns about the safety of
Studying for a degree and working hard towards a professional qualification only to find your future in jeopardy? Are you facing Professional Disciplinary Proceedings at university? The Criminal Defence Team at Johnson Astills are experts in this area and
Nitrous Oxide, or laughing gas, is well known for its euphoric and pain relieving effects as it is widely used as an anaesthetic in medicine and dentistry; it is even used in catering for whipped cream canisters.
If you’ve just made the decision to end your marriage, there’s no doubt it was probably one of the biggest and most difficult decisions you have ever made. But now you have another important decision to make…how
If you require legal representation at the Youth Court, Magistrates’ Court and/or the Crown Court do not hesitate to call our Criminal Law Team at Johnson Astills on 0116 255 4855 or email us at crimeteam@johnsonastills.com. Our team
Are you a student at University, studying to gain employment for your future career? If you find yourself in trouble with the police or criminal courts, you are expected to inform the University. If you receive a
Following recent spring budget announcement there is no significant changes to stamp duty land tax for first-time buyers or downsizing individuals. If you are a first time-buyer, SDLT will only be payable on residential properties over £425,000
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 set out who under English Law are the legal parents of a child which is born after sperm donation or artificial insemination or other fertility treatment. Where a woman is
An Easement is a right attached to one piece of land (dominant tenement) which gives the owner of the land a right to use another person’s land (servient tenement). The owners of the dominant and servient tenements
It is a criminal offence if you have failed to notify the Department of Work and Pensions of a change in your circumstances, whether it is financial or not. • The changes you should notify are; obtaining
Helen Johnson Solicitor Advocate at Johnson Astills When the prosecution decide to charge an offence of conspiracy they have to prove that there was an agreement to commit a criminal offence, eg to supply drugs. Evidence of
At Johnson Astills we are committed to providing affordable representation and advice to all our clients. On 22nd September 2017 the Bach Commission, setup by Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner and former barrister Lord William Bach, issued its final
A Secure Accommodation Order can be made under Section 25 Children Act 1989. This Order allows children’s services to place a Looked After Child under the age of 16 in secure accommodation, on welfare grounds, if one
Families with elderly or vulnerable relatives will often need to assist with or sometimes even take control of that relative’s property and financial affairs. The easiest way to organise this is for Lasting Powers of Attorney to
The President, Sir J Munby has issued new guidance in relation to s.38(6) assessments and the recent decisions and indications relating to the reforms are important in gaining an understanding as to their implementation and practical effect
The President of the Family Division has issued guidance on Transparency in Family Courts published on 16/1/14 to ‘immediately and significantly’ change the way cases are reported. There have been criticisms that the family courts are too
Recent research reported in the press has revealed that divorced parents are often in denial with regard to the impact of the breakdown of the relationship upon their children. Three quarters of parents surveyed thought that their
