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What is the difference between the 10-year and 20-year routes?
The 10-year route generally requires continuous lawful residence, while the 20-year private life route may apply to individuals who have lived in the UK continuously for twenty years in different circumstances.
What is the difference between legal fees and disbursements?
Legal fees are the charges for your solicitor's professional services, while disbursements are payments made to third parties during your transaction.
What is the difference between entry clearance and an in-country application?
Entry clearance applications are made from outside the UK before travelling, while in-country applications are submitted by individuals already lawfully present in the UK.
What is the difference between divorce and civil partnership dissolution?
Divorce legally ends a marriage, while dissolution legally ends a civil partnership. The legal procedures are similar, but the terminology differs.
What is the difference between an appeal and an Administrative Review?
An appeal is heard by an independent Tribunal, while an Administrative Review asks the Home Office to reconsider whether a caseworking error was made.
What is the difference between a Section 21 and a Section 8 notice?
A Section 21 notice is a "no-fault" eviction requiring tenants to leave after a fixed term, while a Section 8 notice is used when a tenant has breached the tenancy agreement, such as failing to pay rent.
What is the difference between a Financial & Property LPA and a Health & Welfare LPA?
A Financial & Property LPA allows your appointed attorney to manage your money, property, and bills, while a Health & Welfare LPA covers medical and care decisions.
What is the difference between a commercial lease and a licence to occupy?
A commercial lease usually grants exclusive possession of premises for a fixed term, whereas a licence to occupy generally provides more limited rights and can often be terminated more easily.
What is statutory redundancy pay based on?
Statutory redundancy pay is calculated using:
- Your age
- Your length of continuous service
- Your weekly pay
A maximum of 20 years’ service can be counted.
Weekly pay is subject to a statutory cap of £751 from 6 April 2026.
You need at least two years’ continuous service to qualify.
What is probate, and when is it required?
Probate is the legal process of administering a deceased person's estate. It is required when the estate includes significant assets, such as property or bank accounts not held in joint names.