Week of Solidarity with the People Struggling Against Racism and Racial Discrimination
The General Assembly adopted various practices for the second half of the Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination in 1979. On this occasion, the General Assembly decided that an annual week of solidarity with peoples fighting racism and racial discrimination, beginning on March 21 would be organized. The International Day for the […]
International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and the Dignity of Victims
The International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and the Dignity of Victims is observed every year on March 24. This annual commemoration honours the memory of Monsignor scar Arnulfo Romero, who was assassinated on March 24, 1980. Monsignor Romero was an outspoken opponent of human rights violations against […]
New “no-fault” divorce laws will take effect on April 6, 2022
From April 6, 2022, a new online service for filing for divorce will be available. Couples must submit an application under the current law by March 31, 2022, or wait for the changes to take effect. Changes to divorce legislation will take effect on April 6th of this year. To accommodate this change, the UK […]
Know About Coercive Control and What You Can Do About It
Domestic violence isn’t just physical. People can be subjected to assault, threats, humiliation, and intimidation to order to punish or frighten them – this is known as coercive control. With the passage of the Serious Crime Act in December 2015, coercive control became illegal in England and Wales. The act made “controlling or coercive behaviour” in […]
What to Lookout For to Protect Yourself against Property Fraud?
Property fraud is one of the most lucrative ways for a fraudster to make a lot of money. In these uncertain times, and with more people working from home than ever before, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) (that Royce Legal is a part of) has issued a warning against this form of criminality. It is […]
Can I give my child the covid-19 vaccine if the other parent disagrees?
While preparations are being made in the UK for voluntary vaccination of all children ages 12-15, pharmaceutical companies are rapidly conducting clinical trials on children as young as six months. There can be clashes among parents who disagree on giving their children a vaccine. If parents cannot agree, the family court will determine what is […]
How to Travel Abroad If Your Children Have a Different Surname
Summer holidays are just around the corner, and most of us have plans to soak up as much sun as possible. If you plan on travelling and have a different surname to that of your child, Royce Legal Solicitors recommend that you take action now to avoid needless tension. Why Is a Surname Important? Most […]
Conveyancing – How Much Does It Cost to Sell A House
Selling a house and shifting to a new property is far more complicated than buying your first home. Selling and marketing your property, working out your financial options timing your move out and the added stress of COVID-19 makes this a daunting task. Due to the Coronavirus, different parts of the UK have been placed […]
What Are The Grounds For a Divorce?
According to divorce statistics in 2017, the divorce rate was 42% for marriages in England and Wales. Currently, the rate stands at 62% (for heterosexual couples). The divorce rate for heterosexual couples is higher in men aged 45 to 49 and women aged 40 to 44. Likewise, 60% of heterosexual marriages end before the 20-year […]
