The practice of law requires you to demonstrate several core skills and attributes. The skills you will be expected to develop to successfully practice law vary from communications skills to the team working and people skills, from sector awareness to the most important factor of all, honesty, and integrity. Here is McPartland & Sons guide …
Your legal rights as a partner may depend on whether you are married or living together. Living together with someone is sometimes also called cohabitation. What is cohabiting? Cohabiting is when a couple pre-marriage (or civil partnership) lives together. If you live with your friend, whether you are not married or in a civil union, …
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McPartland & Sons Solicitors talk about why you need a solicitor to write a will for you.
The Role Of A Solicitor In A Medical Negligence Claim Medical Negligence Solicitors can deal with legal proceedings regarding any treatment that a medical practitioner has given (or not given) that has directly resulted in an injury. This negligence can cause huge amounts of physical pain, mental anguish and life debilitating injuries that mean a …
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Across the UK, co-habiting is becoming increasingly popular, with approximately 3.3 million couples living together without being married. As the number of unmarried couples continues to grow, these couples must understand the legal implications of not having a will. Unfortunately, unmarried couples who live together do not have the same rights as married couples, particularly …
Selling a property and buying a new one simultaneously is a common situation. Most people will need to sell their property in order to finance the purchase of another. In an ideal world, your home will sell quickly, and the buyers will patiently wait until you find your dream home; however, this is rarely the …
When you book a holiday, the last thing you want to think about is anything going wrong. Whether it’s a romantic getaway or a family holiday, you should be focused on making lifelong memories. However, at times, circumstances can arise that are beyond our control which can result in a negative experience. Here’s what you …
Going through a divorce is undoubtedly one of the most stressful and emotional situations a person will experience. Although it is not an easy process, it can go relatively smoothly if both parties co-operate and come to an agreement quickly. However, this may not always be the case. Occasionally, a spouse might decide to ignore …
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Many drivers will receive a parking ticket (also known as a Penalty Charge Notice) at some point in their life. Public PCNs are handed out in Northern Ireland for parking or driving offences which take place on public land. This may include driving or parking in a bus lane, restricted turns or stopping in yellow …
