All about Family Law

Family law covers a wide range of legal topics that can includes any
issues revolving around marriage and children.

Common family law subjects include annulment or divorce, child custody and
visitation rights, child support payments and spousal support/alimony. The
specifics of family law and children involve a child's adoption, state child
protection and guardianship, along with restraining orders and domestic
violence for adults.
Is there a difference between divorce and annulment?
Both are matters of court and essentially dissolve a marriage. Yet, annulment
does differ from divorce as it treats the marriage as something that did not
happen. However, the majority marriages are often ended through divorce.
How will child custody and visitation rights established?
If the court is deciding visitation rights between parents, the decision will
conclude with what is in the child's best interest.
What covers child support?

Child support will be the amount of money that the law asks a parent to pay
to the spouse who is primarily responsible for the child. Child support will
cover the cost of any educational expenditures, food, shelter, clothing, health
and medical care.
Will I need a family attorney?
It is advised to consult with a family attorney if you do not understand any
court processes that are involved in family law. A family attorney will be able
to explain anything you may not understand as well as explaining your rights
and protect your interests in the case.
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please visit the website.

Process of Personal Injury Claims

A personal injury claim is usually put through when an individual has suffered
injury in any accident which wasn't their fault, this process can sometimes be
very lengthy depending upon the situation, but the first step would be to
contact a local solicitor who will specialise in these claims.
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What happens in a Personal Injury Claim?

When an injury has an injury usually at work or even road traffic incidents
then the first step would be to contact a solicitor so that the situation/claim
can be discussed, once the solicitor has got as much information as possible
they can then see the best form of action for the claim.

The next step is paperwork, fortunately if it was a road traffic accident worth
10k or less then this will be done via an electronic system 'MOJ Portal', this
portal will send the request/information to the insurers to see if they accept
liability.
If accepted the next stage involves looking at details for medical evidence
and loses/expenses, before then a letter of claim will be sent out to the other
party in which they'll have up to 3 months to investigate and act.
If the case is to proceed further this may go to a court proceeding in which
the other party will then have to obtain a Defence, between the court
proceedings and the case going to trail there are many other steps which
must be taken to ensure the information is correct and the evidence is
collected to use.
Most of the time cases are settled without a court proceeding or even trail
and can be settled at the procedural steps leading up. If it was to go to court
then they'll decide whether the defendants can be liable for the
accident/value of the clam.

How long can this process take?

This process from when the claim was made can take usually up to 3/4
months however, this all depends on how serious the claim or sustained
injuries are, in this case it could take many months.
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Immigration Law - and the immigration

Put simply - immigration law govern how
and people from countries outside the
UK are legally allowed to come to the
UK and how long they can stay. It is also
about what they are allowed to do when
they are in the UK, for example,
whether they can work, whether
relatives can come to the UK to join
them afterwards, and whether they can use the National Health Service or
claim benefits.
The system of immigration law in the UK splits people into two broad categories:
1. 'right of abode' in the UK and who can live, work and move in and out of
the country as they wish
2.Those requiring permission to remain here.
The laws indicate different requirements that must be satisfied before
someone will be granted leave to come and stay. The rules require that most
of the categories of people coming to the UK will be able to support
themselves without relying on public funds. People in most 'temporary'
categories, such as visitors, will also need to show that they intend to leave
the country when the purpose of their stay is over.
For immigration problems which you may need advice on, contact Chartlands
Chambers. You should bear in mind that immigration laws are strictly

enforced in the UK and the consequences of misunderstanding your right to

be here can be very serious. It can include the risk of deportation. It is
therefore essential to consult a specialist adviser if you are unsure about
your position, or the position of family and friends.
Immigration laws encompass many occurrences including:

Obtaining permission to stay in the UK longer than originally intended

Getting permission to do something which you are not at present

allowed to do, for example, being allowed to work

Bringing relatives into the country, for example, a spouse, fianc,

children

Being threatened with deportation from the UK

Being held by the immigration authorities in a detention centre

Wanting a passport and not knowing whether you are entitled

Wanting to apply to become a British citizen

If you are already living in the UK but wanting to travel (for example, for
a holiday), whether you will be allowed back into the UK

Whether you are entitled to use state services or claim benefits, for
example, education, health services, council housing, social security
benefits, housing benefits, council tax reduction

The right to vote

A relative or friend being refused entry to the UK when arriving at an

airport or port.

The government has announced the introduction of the Immigration

Bill on Thursday 10 October 2013. The bill will reform the removals
and appeals system, making it easier and quicker to remove those
who have no right to be here and will prevent illegal migrants
accessing or abusing public services and the labour market.
For further details see the Immigration Bill on the GOV.UK website. The progress
of the bill and explanatory notes can be found on the Parliament website here.
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