Anyone convicted, cautioned or released from a prison sentence for sexual offences against children or adults after September 1997 is required to ‘sign’ on the sexual offences register. The sex...
You can get divorced without going to court. However, you can’t get divorced without paying a fee to the court. Some online companies offer ‘cheap’ divorce packages, but they often...
Mulți cetățeni străini care se află sub incidența unei anchete penale în Anglia vor decide din diverse motive să părăsească țara în loc să aștepte rezultatul anchetei. Acest curs al...
There is no such thing as a ‘no fault’ divorce in England and Wales. As stated in our previous blog ‘What is the divorce process‘, if you have decided to...
In the field of criminal investigations, Postal Requisitions have become an increasingly utilised method of requiring someone to attend court. A Postal Requisition is effectively a summons; a letter received...
Este posibil că ați găsit acest articol îl citiți deoarece ați fost solicitat de poliție să participați la un interogatoriu sub avertisment pe bază voluntară. O asemenea invitație poate fi descurajatore...
The short answer is: no. You must be married for a year and meet the criteria explained in our divorce process blog before you can get divorced in the UK....
You may have found this article and are reading it because you have been requested to attend a voluntary police interview under caution. This can be very daunting if you...
Criminal investigations in to historic offences have undoubtedly increased over the last few years, particularly following the exposure of Jimmy Saville. Sentencing of historic offences, and not just historic cases...
Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPO) are a common additional order imposed by a court following convictions for sexual offences. They may include preventing travel overseas, restrictions on certain forms of...
There seems to be a myth that the person receiving the request for a divorce (the respondent) pays the divorce fees. However, the majority of the time the fees are...
Being accused of a criminal offence can have a devastating impact on every aspect of your life. For suspects with no previous experience of the criminal justice system, the impact...
Everybody knows that a divorce can be handled in court. Most people know that you could use mediation. However, there are a number of alternative ways to settle aspects of...
Whether you are contemplating divorce or you have already made your mind up and there’s no going back, you will have many questions about what comes next. Here is an...
Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste. There has been a significant rise in the amount of fly-tipping incidents in recent years and Councils are clamping down on the disposal...
Blue badges: Who can use them, when can they be used and the consequences for breaching the rules. A Blue Badge is available to those who suffer from certain disabilities...
In the first week of December 2017 the Home Office presented a new Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (HC309) to Parliament. Most of these changes will come into force...
Wells Burcombe is delighted to announce that Ravinder Khumra has become an Equity Partner in the firm. Ravinder joined the firm in 2014 after twenty years working in highly regarded...
Natalie Smith, our Tax, Trusts & Estate Planning Consultant provides her summary of the Autumn Budget 2017. Summary of key points: Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) abolished from 22 November...
All criminal defence solicitors will have to represent children and young persons both at the police station as suspects, and in court in criminal proceedings. Some solicitors enjoy this type...
Wells Burcombe is delighted to announce the launch of its private client service following the appointment of Natalie Smith as Tax, Trusts and Estate Planning Consultant. Natalie’s 15 years’ experience...
Attending a police station for a voluntary interview under caution is now more commonly used than ever. Such interviews certainly have benefits for those who are required to attend because...
Suspects leaving the police station after interview are increasing being ‘released under investigation‘ rather than bailed to return. Historically, if a suspect was released for further enquiries or for a...
Dacă citiți acest articol, este posibil să fi fost una dintre miile de persoane care, după ce au fost intervievate de poliție sub avertisment, s-au găsit într-o stare de incertitudine...
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Being accused of a sexual offence or misconduct can result in one of the most devastating experiences of your life. The effects are very often not just personal, but can...
It is a sad reality that many business owners have not made plans for the running of their businesses in the event that they are mentally incapacitated or unable to...
We are delighted to announce the launch of a new immigration law service following the appointment of Melissa Vangeen, former partner at Solomon Taylor & Shaw. Melissa has more than...
Wells Burcombe Solicitors specialise in defending criminal cases and a large proportion of the cases we deal with concern allegations made against children and young persons. In England, as part...
A familiar issue landed on my desk last week. An employer who had received a fine from the Home Office for employing someone illegally, adamant that they shouldn’t be required...