Have you been refused legal aid and can't afford to pay a lawyer? Do you need to represent yourself in a civil law case and don't know where to start? You're not alone. Since the government slashed entitlement to legal aid in 2013 there has been a 60% increase in people acting as their own lawyers. Known as 'litigants-in-person' many people find running their own cases frightening, confusing and overwhelming. It doesn't have to be that way. Win Your Own Case cuts through th...

"If, in these pages, written in remembrance of my father, I should tell you, my dear friends, nothing new of him, I can, at least, promise you that what I shall tell will be told faithfully, if simply, and perhaps there may be some things not familiar to you." So begins chapter one of My Father as I Recall Him, the personal recollections of Mary Dickens, (Mamie, as she was called), the oldest daughter of the great novelist, Charles Dickens.

The break-up of a relationship is one of the hardest things you can go through. And during the confusion that accompanies it, you're supposed to make sensible decisions about the fair division of money, and possibly the future of your children.Breaking Up gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the family law system so you'll know your legal rights. It will arm you with information on:how to choose a lawyer to represent you how to represent yourself, i...

UK Law and Your Rights For Dummies®With coverage of England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern IrelandYour rights and responsibilities explained – without the jargonBoost your legal know-how with this accessible guide that shows you how to negotiate the British legal system. Covering all aspects of the law in plain English – from money matters and returning goods through to relationships, employment, motoring, and UK ci...

Own your case! Lawyers are there to run a divorce case but handing the lot to them to sort out is unhelpful and costly and, in various ways, not in either party's best interests. This practical, clear, and up-to-date ebook describes each step of the divorce process, with all the jargon and terms explained. Author Dominique Grubisa, a practicing family law barrister, suggests, in an even-handed manner, the contribution the divorcees themselves can make, how they can take the application p...

Veronica E. Bailey shares a concise, practical approach to the subject of law. The book is written in simple language that will encourage readers to engage with the subject and thus appreciating relevant legal concepts that are encountered in their everyday life.

A good commercial contract is both a springboard and a safety net -- it provides the opportunity to expand and grow your business, but also to protect it if things go wrong. In a tough commercial world, getting the best deal you can is paramount.The Contract Negotiation Handbook demystifies complex legal principles so that busy businesspeople can quickly and easily digest them. With clear, practical examples and case studies to help illustrate and explain different types o...

When “sold” isn’t sold and “off-the-plan" is just off.REAL ESTATE ESCAPES is a collection of timeless property parables where not all agents, solicitors and conveyancers are created equal, and where not all escapes are successful. Drawing from over four decades experience Tim O’Dwyer combines his deep knowledge of the subject with an uncanny ability to explain in a simple and entertaining way these true tales of getting out of contracts, leases, prosecutions and legal liability.

The ideal companion to developing the essential skills needed to undertake the core module of contract law as part of undergraduate study of law or a qualifying GDL/CPE conversion course. Providing support for learning and revision throughout, the key skills are demonstrated in the context of the core topics of study with expertly written example sets of notes, followed by opportunities to learn and test your knowledge by creating and maintaining your own summaries of the key points. The c...

Know Your Rights: Employment and Family brings together the most up-to-date information on: Family law, including the Civil Partnership Act, from marriage to divorce; adoption to guardianship; sale of the family home to wills and inheritance; domestic violence to custody. The rights of the employee and the employer, including terms of employment, notice periods, redundancy, unfair dismissal, payment of wages, sick pay and sick leave. Usin...

The Unlocking the Law series makes the law accessible. Each chapter contains activities such as quick quizzes and self-test questions, key facts charts to consolidate your knowledge and diagrams to aid learning. Cases, judgments and primary source quotations are prominently displayed. Summaries help you understand each chapter, there is a glossary of legal terminology. New features include problem questions with guidance on answering, as well as essay questions and answer ...

Includes sample documents for clear guidance and inspirationUnderstand your rights and responsibilities as an employerBritish small business owners can't afford to learn from their mistakes, especially as regards employment law. This book keeps you onside with the law and onside with your staff too. From hiring and firing through to dealing with wages, pensions, and maternity leave, you'll discover what to do, what not to do, and how to get it right first time.Disco...