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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If you are arrested by the Police, you will usually be taken to the police station, held in custody in a cell and then questioned. After you have answered the questions required you will either be released or charged with a crime. Your Rights While In Custody The custody officer at the police station must explain
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Gearing up for a road trip to Ireland? Follow this guide to prepare for everything you need to know about the driving differences between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Speed limits In the Republic of Ireland, the speed limits are 50 kph (30 mph) in urban areas; 80kph (50 mph) on single open
If you’re getting divorced or separating from your partner, one of the biggest financial decisions to undertake is what will happen to the property you own. Find out what options are available to you with McPartland & Sons guide to your family home. Understanding how the home can be divided in Northern Ireland When
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Compensation is money awarded to somebody who has been involved in an accident that wasn’t their fault. It’s a financial settlement that covers the costs and impacts your injury has had on your life, now and into your future. What are the different types of compensation? There are several different claims that McPartland & Sons specialise
Northern Ireland has its own Highway Code which, according to the NI Direct website, is based on the edition used in Great Britain, but does contain some differences. Here is the new legislation you need to be aware of when you are taking to the roads in Northern Ireland: Speed limiters Rather than limiting the speed, as satellite
If you’re thinking of becoming the tenant of a commercial property it is vital to understand what you are taking on. Signing a commercial lease is very different to renting residential property, with a range of responsibilities that can come as a big surprise if you’re not prepared. Here are issues that every prospective commercial tenant
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In today’s working society, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic, there is an increase in zero-hour contracts and casual working arrangements. Secondary employment is now more favourable amongst many. However, double jobbing does have its implication. Can an employee have a second job? In legal terms, there is nothing to stop an employee from getting a
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Being taken to Court or stopped by the Police for a driving offence is now extremely common due to various forms of technology used by the Police to investigate and charge people with driving offences. What Are The Consequences Of Road Traffic Offences? Driving offences are typically penalised in the following ways: Penalty Points- each
