What is Parental responsibility? “All the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which by law a parent of a child has in relation to the child and his property.” Section 3 the Children Act 1989. Parental responsibility is the rights, duties and powers given to a parent or guardian which legally allows them to care
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LEGAL SECRETARY – Full-time We currently have a vacancy for a legal secretary in the Wigton Office to join the Conveyancing team. The position is Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday –Friday You will preferably have experience working in the legal sector and be able to provide comprehensive support whilst undertaking a busy and
When faced with divorce, it is possible to handle these proceedings without a solicitor. However, instructing a solicitor ensures the process runs smoothly in an already difficult and emotionally challenging time. It can reduce the stress of navigating through overwhelming and complex legal issues whilst giving you the reassurance that it is done correctly to
We are delighted to announce the appointment of two female partners, Hannah Smith and Megan Graham, with effect from the 1 April 2025. Hannah and Megan’s appointments will result in six out of the firm’s eight partner positions being held by a woman: well above the national average for UK law firms, with less than
If you’re considering applying or would like to apply for a training contract at Bendles, read on to discover how one of our current trainee solicitors, Katie, is finding the process as well as receiving some words of advice from Jack, a newly qualified solicitor… Meet Katie Brown, Trainee Solicitor Katie Brown joined the Bendles
Did you know that Bendles Solicitors now has three offices across Cumbria? Our newest office in Whitehaven is helping us to reach and support more people than ever. Located on Lowther Street in the town centre, Bendles’ Whitehaven office (formally Bleasdale & Co Solicitors) enables us to offer our services further into West Cumbria. The
Moira Mortimer, a Fellow of Institute of Legal Executives, at Bendles has been promoted to Partner within the firm. Moira gained her law degree in 1979 and qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 1992. She joined Bendles in 2009, becoming an Associate in April 2019. Moira works within the litigation department dealing mostly with
Bendles are reminding all Cumbrian businesses that there were a number of recent changes to employment laws in England, starting from the 1st April 2021 onwards: 1. Minimum wage rates From 1st April 2021, national minimum wage rates are also set to increase. The new hourly rates are as follows: Workers aged 23 and over
From the 1st April 2021, Landlords of private rental accommodation will need to ensure they are compliant with The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020. The Regulations came into force on the 1st June 2020 last year to further improve electrical safety for tenants. Up until now, the changes only
The recent Court of Appeal decision in Swift v Carpenter brings change to the way a claim for accommodation is calculated. Sometimes a person who has been injured in an accident needs to move to more suitable accommodation. This is often larger and more expensive than their existing home. The method of calculating how much this item