A Power of Attorney is a legal document giving someone else the authority to take actions or make decisions on your behalf. It enables you to choose a person/ or people (called an attorney) to deal with your property, money, and other affairs. Who can be a Power of Attorney? The appointed person is known as …
If you are thinking of becoming a commercial property tenant, you must understand what you are taking on. Commercial leasing is different from renting residential property, with a range of responsibilities that can come as a big surprise if you have not prepared correctly.
Getting married is a big milestone, and one of the most memorable days of your life. You like to make sure everything is perfect, from the outfits to the cake at the venue but, what about the legal aspects? You can get caught up in the romance, and then the legal sides of marriage are …
Established in 1949 by Harry McPartland Senior, H McPartland & Sons is a professional solicitors that offers reliable, comprehensive legal advice and services to individuals and businesses alike. Our services are competitively priced and offer Legal Aid. What does a Solicitor do? In Northern Ireland, the role of a solicitor is to take instructions from …
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The word discrimination can be quite a common word used daily to describe unfair treatment for a particular reason. Everyone has the right to work in an environment that treats everyone equally, and with respect. What is discrimination within a workplace setting? Discrimination happens when you are treated less unfairly compared to others because of …
Child maintenance is money to pay for your child’s living costs. It is paid by the parent who no longer lives with the child, to the person who has the majority care of the child. It is also known as child support. In Northern Ireland, child maintenance applies to children who are under the age …
In Northern Ireland, employees must have been continuously employed for one year or more to allow them to claim unfair dismissal. There are exclusions to this requirement, including dismissals for reasons connected to pregnancy or childbirth, health and safety activities, whistleblowing, or asserting a statutory right under the Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996. What …
There is a wide array of driving offences that can often result in fines, points on a licence – and, in more serious cases, driving bans and criminal prosecutions. Below are some of the most common offences. What are the penalties for road traffic offences? Driving offences are typically penalised in the following ways: Penalty …
Broadly speaking most people’s pensions come from one of the following, a company pension plan, a personal pension plan and / or the State pension. What are your rights with each pension scheme? The State Pension Your State Pension is a monthly payment from the government based on your National Insurance contributions (NIC). It is …
Domestic abuse is a pattern of behaviour from the abuser designed to control their partner. It can happen at any point in a relationship, even after you have separated. If you are forced to change your behaviour because you are frightened of your partner or ex-partner’s reaction this is abuse. Domestic abuse can happen to …
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