Chris Bryden

This Q&A considers remotely signing and witnessing a settlement agreement if a client is unable or unwilling to travel as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19).

This Q&A considers the practical steps which can be taken when a defendant cannot serve their defence statement because they are self-isolating.

This Q&A considers the situation in which an individual has a right of way to 'pass and repass over and along the passageway on foot with or without handcarts and barrows', contained in their conveyance, and a complaint has been made stating a dog cannot use the passageway. This Q&A considers the extent to which this term permits use and if there is authority suggesting the individual is within their rights to walk their dog through the passageway twice daily.

This Q&A considers lease extension under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993, with a particular focus on the premium.

This Q&A considers apportionment of reserve fund contributions.

This Q&A considers whether, on termination of a periodical payments order, the court can take into account shares owned by the paying party. It also considers whether the court can order that the shares be transferred to the receiving party, if the paying party does not have sufficient income from employment or savings to continue paying maintenance.

This Q&A considers which court form should be used for an application under the court’s inherent and parens patriae jurisdiction in relation to an adult.

This Q&A considers whether the court is able to 'add back' funds that have been spent by one party under a Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA 1996) claim.

This Q&A considers section 7A of Form D81.

This Q&A considers the use of CPR 7 or 8 procedures when issuing an application under TOLATA 1996.

This Q&A considers family proceedings, in particular divorce, and what is required for valid service of a petition.

This Q&A considers what amounts to ‘satisfactory evidence’ in paragraph 3.4 of HM Land Registry Practice Guide 26.

This Q&A considers whether an application may be made to the court where the Child Maintenance Service still has jurisdiction.

This Q&A considers whether a claim may be made for compensation where a hearing is adjourned on the court's own volition.

This Q&A considers whether it is possible to prevent the benefit of an easement from passing to a buyer on the sale of a property.

This Q&A considers who a notice under section 13 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 should be served and if there is a need to serve a copy on the qualifying tenants as well as the landlord.

This Q&A considers whether there is a time limit in which a disposal of land should take place once LGA 1972, s 123 has been complied with.

This Q&A considers whether an offer that was rejected can be revived under CPR 36.

This Q&A considers if a non-owning spouse who has a home rights notice against them can return to the property, or whether they need to obtain an occupation order and the leave of the court to re-enter.

This Q&A outlines the relevant procedure for making an application to the court to obtain evidence of an adoption in order to obtain Grant of Letters of Administration.