When is a Probate Solicitor Needed And How Long Does It Take?
Dealing with a loved one’s death is hard enough; without trying to work out the legal complications in dealing with their estate and what Probate actually means. Most people have heard the word but are not entirely sure when it applies, whether they need legal help or how long the whole process takes. We aim […]
How Can Care Proceedings Solicitors Help Parents in Court
Most parents don’t expect to be involved in care proceedings. When it happens, the process can feel fast-moving and difficult to follow, with social services involvement, legal documents, and court hearings happening at the same time. These cases are serious. They focus on whether a child can safely remain at home, and the outcome can […]
What Happens If a Property Chain Collapses?
Property chains are one of the most common causes of delays and uncertainty during the home buying process. When several buyers and sellers are linked together through multiple transactions, each step often depends on the next. This means that if one person in the chain pulls out, experiences financial issues, or cannot proceed, it can […]
What Is Bail and What Conditions Can Be Imposed?
Bail is the legal term used when a person who has been arrested is released from police or court custody while they await further investigation or a court hearing. Bail allows you to live at home or in another agreed location instead of staying in custody, but it comes with certain conditions you must follow. […]
Domestic Abuse Injunctions: Urgent Applications
At Broadbents Solicitors, our family solicitors understand how distressing and overwhelming situations involving domestic abuse can be. No one should feel unsafe in their own home, and urgent legal protection is available when it is needed most. In many cases, the court can consider applications for protective injunctions on the same day. If you are […]
Psychoanalytic Criminology: What Drives Criminal Behaviour?
When people think about criminal cases, they often focus on the evidence. CCTV, witness statements, forensic reports. What is less discussed is the role the human mind can play in understanding behaviour, responsibility and intent. While solicitors are not psychoanalysts, psychological insights can still be highly relevant in legal cases. Courts regularly rely on expert […]
How To Prepare For A Court Appearance
Making a court appearance can be overwhelming, and at Broadbents Solicitors we want to reassure you of the process and to ensure you are prepared and feeling confident when the day comes. In this blog, we will be giving you a guide on how to be ready in these scenarios and how we can help […]
What Is A Criminal Justice System?
The criminal justice system is how the UK prevents and responds to crime. This could be from the first report to the final sentence, regardless, we are here to tell you how it is done. It brings together the police, prosecutors, courts, prisons, probation, and support services to protect the public and uphold people’s rights. […]
In Divorce, How Are Assets Divided?
Divorce alone comes with many harsh decisions in a short space of time. Some assets may be much easier than others to distribute but for those more expensive or meaningful how are assets really divided? At Broadbents Solicitors, we are here to help you understand the concept of this to make the process as smooth […]
Can You Sell a House Before Probate?
Selling a home can be stressful in itself, but when it comes to selling a probate home, the process can take a little longer. One common question that we get asked is: can you sell a house before probate is granted? In most cases, the answer is no. Until probate is granted, the deceased’s estate […]