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Accessible legal tips, know-how and news for anyone with a complaint or legal issue from Stephen Gold, author of The Return of Breaking Law, the book

Monday 19 February 2024

FAMILY LAW CHANGES PLUS MUCH MORE: LATEST 'LAW WATCH' VIDEO

Keep bang up to date with my latest video. Click below for -

  • family law changes coming in on 29 April 2024
  • trial scheme to make it easier for domestic abuse victims in family cases
  • reporters in court for financial remedy contests
  • child support application fee scrapped
  • perils for litigants in person - and why to steer clear of Latin.



Monday 12 February 2024

EMPLOYMENT LAW CHANGES & MORE: LATEST VIDEO

My latest free video is out. Apologies for the face. No apologies for up to the minute - well, week - legal developments.  Just click below and find out about -

  • New carers' leave rights coming
  • Flexi Working changes
  • Fees tipped to return to employment tribunals
  • The New Homes Ombudsman and their social housing mate  




Thursday 21 December 2023

LATEST VIDEO: THOU SHALT MEDIATE - BUT WHEN?

The Court of Appeal has now ruled that parties to civil cases can be compelled to mediate. Just a click away and find out more PLUS the legal position on mediation in family proceedings and changes there in the pipeline. 

Click below. It won't hurt.




Wednesday 20 December 2023

LATEST FREE VIDEO: WHY SOLICITORS MAY BE CHARGING MORE AND THE END FOR XL BULLY DOGS

To discover why solicitors' bills for civil work can be expected to rise next month, click below. And, at the same time,  you can find out why gifting an XL Bully Dog for Christmas is a bad idea and the fixed penalty scheme being launched for pet cruelty offences.




Monday 18 December 2023

NEW LAWS FOR WIPING SLATE CLEAN FOR CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS & PLANNING FEES UP

Applying for a job or insurance. Must you disclose that prison sentence or motoring conviction? New laws relax legal requirements. Click below to find out more PLUS increased planning application fees and how you might secure a refund. Click below.



Thursday 14 December 2023

LATEST VIDEO: BEAT COURT FEE HIKE AND XMAS CONSUMER LAWS

Court, Tribunal and Probate fees look set to rise soon. Fancy beating the increases? Click below.

Want to ensure you make use of consumer laws for your Christmas purchases? Click below.

In fact, one click should do it! Fast.



Monday 27 November 2023

ABOUT TO MAKE A CITIZEN'S ARREST? STOP!!!!

Don't turn your Christmas shopping escapade into a nightmare. My latest free video explains why. Click below.