GN Law Media: Year (2020)

Chryso Loizides provides an update on where we are with probate deadlines for paper applications.

Natasha Hejabizadeha considers some of the context surrounding the new online probate system.

Ayana Porteous-Simpson sets out our experience of life as housing practitioners following the lifting of the ban on evictions.

So, why should you use a solicitor when you can just sort out your divorce online? Loretta Orsi-Barzanti considers the arguments.

Lillian Efstahiou considers the impact of DP v London Borough of Hillingdon [2020] on 21A proceedings in the Court of Protection

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Loretta Orsi-Barzanti considers the importance of pensions in divorce settlements now that the government have announced the recent changes.

Chryso Loizides explains how we can write your will for FREE under the Cancer Research Will Writing Scheme.

Loretta Orsi-Barzanti considers the impact of a second 'lockdown' in relation to family disputes and divorce.

Cerise White takes a look at the recent case of A Local Authority -v- AB and its implications for what constitutes a deprivation of liberty in 2020.

Loretta Orsi-Barzanti considers the impact that COVID-19 is likely to have upon financial separation upon divorce.

Navin Bundhoo considers the impact of the new 6-month notice period for evictions.

Is your ex-partner not letting you have access to your children? Peter Bushell runs through your options if this is happening to you.

With the government further extending the ban on evictions, Navin Bundhoo considers the implications.

Video-witnessing of wills will soon be with us. Natasha Hejabizadeha takes us through the basics of how it will work.

Olivia Allen considers a recent case  that considers when drinking to excess is merely an unwise decision: London Borough of Tower Hamlets v PB [2020] EWCOP 34

Finally, 'no fault' divorce will be with us soon. Peter Bushell takes a look at the finer details.

Oscar Sotiriou Martinez provides some interesting analysis of the impact of the recebt case of Re JB on the test for capacity to have sexual relations.

Loliya Oruwari considers the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on care proceedings.

Chryso Loizides considers the reversal of legal assumption regarding organ donation and how you can address this in a letter of wishes when preparing your will.

Chryso Loisides and Natasha Hejabizadeha take a look at the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic when administering a loved one's estate.

Cerise White takes a look at the law surrounding family visiting loved ones in care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Peter Bushell highlights the frightening possibility of people having to live with their abuser during lockdown.

Emma Bergin provides a useful summary of the operation of Scedule 22 to the Coronavirus Act 2020

Emma Bergin takes us through the police powers as set out in Schedule 21 of the Coronavirus Act 2020.

Emma Bergin provides a helpful overview of the powers given to the police by the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations

Omiros Nicholas takes a look at the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 and restrictions on movement.

*By way of update, see the document published yesterday by the National Police Chiefs' Council giving some clarification of what is likely / not likely to be reasonable in terms of movement.

Claudette Terrode explains Parental Responsibility.

Lilian Efstathiou looks at the consequences of Covid-19 on the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Hannah Sweeney explains how the Coronavirus Act 2020 changes the operation of the Mental Health Act 1983. 

Navid Bundhoo looks at how COVID -19 / Coronavirus is affecting renters. 

Emily Roome gives a snapshot of what to expect as a trainee solicitor

Chryso Loizides looks at Wills and explains how to instruct us without the need to have face to face contact.

Loliya Oruwari considers the unusual question of the rights of grandparents to have contact with their grandchildren.

Emily Roome considers the delicate topic of detaining children in their own best interests.

Rhea Taylor-Broughton discusses why it's important to get advice on your will and finances when you are getting a divorce. 

Lilian Efstathiou discusses the usefulness of  CTOs in Mental Health Law. 

Oscar Sotiriou Martinez discusses litigation friends in the court of protection. 

Jessie discusses the Hospital Managers, who are they and what they do.  

Navin Bundhoo explores the consequences of the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act for landlords and tenants.

Emma Bergin simplifies various abbreviations used in public family law.