Author name: Mariyam Ferreira

Divorced couples believe that, once the divorce is finalised, all ties financial or otherwise to each other are severed. However, a divorce brings only the marriage to an end. Either party to the marriage could, in future, make a financial claim. Whether or not financial proceedings have been dismissed, a general rule of thumb is …

Euromillions Jackpot at £191m – the importance of settling matrimonial finances Read More »

Several times, disputes arise over a will when a family member learns that he has been given less than what he expected or that he has been completely left out of the will. According to the Law in England & Wales, an individual can leave his estate to anyone in his will. However, the Inheritance …

Left out of a will? The Inheritance Act 1975 can protect you Read More »

The Youth Mobility Scheme is an immigration route that allows individuals between ages 18 and 30 to experience life in the UK. The route is available only to citizens of certain countries. Under this route, you will have UK entry clearance for up to two years. The application must be made from overseas and you …

Indian Nationals can now apply for the Youth Mobility Scheme Read More »

Recently, a technical error caused many asylum seekers in the UK to miss their weekly support payment of £39.63. The incident brought attention to a much bigger problem – the unbelievably meagre support payment. “With less than £6/day, how can an asylum seeker meet even his basic needs?” The question remains unanswered. Clearly, all those …

Asylum Seekers – Can they work while awaiting the decision? Read More »

With the Autumn Budget 2021, the government of UK has made it clear that they want to modernize the immigration system with the aim of bringing highly skilled talent to the country. Here, in this article, we discuss the new visas introduced in the budget. Scale-up Visa The primary goal of the scale-up visa is …

New UK Visas set to launch in March 2022 Read More »

  Until September 2021, if a person wanted to qualify as a solicitor, he had to take the Training Contract route. On an academic level, you needed to Have a Qualifying Law Degree or an Exempting Law Degree Take the Common Professional Examination (CPE) or Get through an integrated course. In the vocational stage, you …

The New SQE Route to Qualify as a Solicitor Read More »

If a person, company, or business has caused you injury, illness, or made your health condition worse, you can make them pay a compensation. The legal procedure of recovering this compensation from the person responsible is called a ‘personal injury claim’. In general, the compensation is paid from the other party’s insurance cover. In England …

What is a personal injury claim and how does it work? Read More »

Currently, the UK is experiencing a massive fuel shortage. People waiting in long queues to get their share of fuel has become a common sight. Sadly, many petrol pumps have no fuel to give. As soon as a new petrol tanker arrives at a station, the news spreads like wildfire on social media and people …

A short-term visa for Heavy Goods Vehicle Drivers? Will this government initiative really work? Read More »

If you own an estate, many assets, or a large amount of money, writing a will is essential. When you write a will, you can Choose who inherits how much of your estate Spare your family and friends from unnecessary stress and disputes Reduce or avoid the inheritance tax on your estate While some choose …

5 reasons why you should hire a solicitor to make a will Read More »

To apply for an investor visa, you must be willing to invest £2 million or more in the UK and meet all the eligibility requirements. You can make the application 3 months before your date of travel and you will get the decision in 3 weeks. If you want to get the decision quicker, you …

How to get a UK investor visa? Read More »