Domestic Violence and Abuse: Legal Remedies
What legal steps can be taken if you are a victim of domestic violence?
What legal steps can be taken if you are a victim of domestic violence?
You could be imprisoned, banned from driving, and face a fine if you’re found guilty of drink-driving.
Couples who are cohabiting have fewer rights and duties owing to one another than parties who have married.
Employers are obliged by the law to take steps to protect their employees whilst at work. This legislation ensures that the duties fall on employers to carry out risk assessments to identify health and safety hazards within the workplace. If you believe your employer has failed in their duty of care, and you have experienced …
A bookmaker is a person who, during the business, takes bets, sets odds, and undertakes to pay out on winning bets. All bookmakers must hold a Bookmaker’s Licence. Additional requirements: On-Course: If your business is conducted on-course e.g., track racing Off-Course: If your business is conducted from a bookmaking office. You will also need a bookmaking …
If you are the owner of a bar, restaurant, hotel, bookmaker, or club you need to understand the complex legislation surrounding licensing in Northern Ireland. McPartland & Sons have put together a quick guide to ensure you are operating within the law. What Is An Entertainment Licence? You need a valid entertainment licence if you …
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From time to time, both tenants and landlords may need to seek expert legal advice from a solicitor for a range of matters and different disputes. It could be related to payments, interest or maintenance, damage, and cleanliness – all these legal matters can be stressful and confusing without the right kind of advice, support …
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If you are a tenant within Northern Ireland in a private rented property you have rights that protect yourself and your home. Your tenancy agreement may give you more rights than basic legal options but if your landlord is failing to respect the law then your local council can take enforcement action. All tenants have …
In Northern Ireland, when a marriage or partnership breaks down, both people may wish to dissolve the bond legally. A married person can petition for a divorce while a civil partner applies for a dissolution. You cannot apply for divorce or dissolution for the first two years of your marriage or civil partnership. McPartland & …
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Your workplace is probably your second largest outgoing, so when buying commercial property, you have an even greater incentive to get it right, the first time. There are 2 Types of Investment For Commercial Properties A simple definition of each: Freehold: you own the land and the buildings on it Leasehold: you rent the property …
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