Divorce can be one of the most devastating life experiences to go through, both emotionally and financially. Although it’s easy to think that you will never grow apart, we have seen the frustration and distress on our client’s faces when they realise the implications for not having signed a prenuptial agreement. Regardless of how you feel about your other half, the most important thing is that you protect yourself, which is why we try to educate people about prenuptial agreements. They are not casting doom and gloom on the happy occasion of a wedding, they are merely there to provide…
We’ve written on this blog before about the unprecedented pressure that is being placed upon NHS workers, and how EU migrants in particular are helping to bridge the gaps in those services and help give invaluable support during these turbulent times. This week, we’re discussing the midwifery profession, as new figures and trade bodies have thrown this topic of conversation back into the limelight. Not only is there a huge amount of concern across the UK as more midwife units close and senior professionals retire to leave huge gaps in service provision, but Brexit has also had an impact. We’re…
We deal with people every day who say that they are being unfairly investigated for benefit fraud. It’s a sad reality of the tax credit system that many errors are made, and people are often wrongly accused of lying about their circumstances and financial positions. It has been claimed in recent months that the blame for a large proportion of these errors lies at the feet of a company called Concentrix. If you’re unfamiliar with this name then you’ve come to the right place, because it’s our job as legal professionals to make sure you stay up to date with…
One of our main areas of expertise is benefit law, and because of our in-depth knowledge, we understand how difficult it can be for people who aren’t legal professionals to understand it. By talking to us, you’ll have decades’ worth of experience at your fingertips, but it can still be useful to know a little information before you come to see us. It could be that you’re unsure of what the term “benefit fraud” actually refers to, or it could be that you’ve received a letter claiming that you’re being investigated. Whatever your reason for landing on this page, don’t…
We handle dozens of enquiries every day from EU citizens who want to come over to work within the NHS system. Since Brexit, a lot of those enquiries have been concerned about whether or not they would be welcome in the UK, if the NHS is still accepting EU workers and so on. Let us start by saying that EU citizens are a back-bone within the British economy and will always be welcome, and the NHS in particular is certainly still accepting applications from dedicated medical professionals. It’s unsurprising to us that these questions still arise, given the amount of…
Here at Hylton-Potts, our qualified legal consultants are always on hand to help you through one of the most difficult decisions you are ever likely to make. Divorce can be physically, emotionally and financially draining, which is why you should always contact a professional to alleviate as much of the pain as possible. It’s only fair to assume though that as society and technology move on, other developments will begin to have an impact on all areas of family life and relationships, even when they’re breaking down. One of them that has been making headlines of late is social media,…
If you receive money through the benefits system, then you’ve probably had cause for concern over the past few months about the new Universal Credit structure. As we’re sure you’re aware from our previous posts on it, Universal Credit were brought in to simplify the many previous strains of benefits into one simple and easy-to-understand system. However, for most of our clients, we have found it to be quite the opposite. Many have been left confused and dismayed, some unaware of what they are now entitled to, while others have had their monthly amounts severely cut. Here at Hylton-Potts, we…
For anyone that has received a letter claiming that they are under investigation for benefit fraud, it can cause panic, worry and anxiety. This is a topic that is constantly hitting the headlines, but it’s also the case that many errors (both human and accidental) are often made in the benefit system. At Hylton-Potts, we always like to reassure our clients that all is not lost when you receive this letter. Our top priority is making sure that you are kept well informed and that your paperwork is in order if you’re being investigated, which is why it’s important to…
In the wake of Brexit, we at Hylton-Potts have received many emails and phone calls from medical professionals wanting to know where they stand. Of course, as we have written in previous blog posts, we want to reassure all people from the industry that the UK is still very much in need of doctors, nurses and other medical professionals, and never has this been clearer than with the release of the latest report on NHS staff figures. We understand that these are turbulent times, and that many people have doubts about whether they should consider making a career move to…
As experienced family lawyers, we know all too well the stresses and strains that can occur in relationships. Some of them can be worked out over time, but others cannot, and in a recent study conducted by a Harvard University professor, a new area of modern life is apparently to blame for marriage splits. Over the years, we’ve heard every reason under the sun for why marriages have sadly broken down. It’s fair to say that contemporary relationships have done away with a lot of those traditional barriers that once kept women within the home, as they are now free…
