Description
Book SynopsisThere are a multitude of legal rights to protect individuals, and most of us don't consider them until faced with an immediate legal problem. This book shows you how to cut through the reams of red tape, avoid legal pitfalls, and prepare yourself to deal with any situation.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part I: Living with the Legal System 5
Chapter 1: Unravelling the Legal Web 7
Chapter 2: Living as a Citizen 31
Chapter 3: Keeping a Roof Over Your Head 49
Chapter 4: Dealing with Neighbours 73
Chapter 5: Using Public Services 87
Part II: Keeping on the Right Side of Family and Friends 105
Chapter 6: Managing Relationships 107
Chapter 7: Having Children 127
Chapter 8: Passing On 149
Part III: Making Enough to Live On – Legally! 169
Chapter 9: Working for an Employer 171
Chapter 10: Being Your Own Boss 197
Chapter 11: Managing Without Paid Work 215
Chapter 12: Enjoying Retirement 229
Part IV: Spending Your Hard-Earned Cash 245
Chapter 13: Serious Shopping 247
Chapter 14: Paying Someone Else to Do the Work 269
Chapter 15: Borrowing Money 291
Part V: Getting Out and About 315
Chapter 16: Taking to the Highways and Byways 317
Chapter 17: Travelling and Taking a Break 337
Part VI: The Part of Tens 355
Chapter 18: Ten or So Insurance Policies That Can Give You Peace of Mind 357
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Protect Your Rights 363
Index 371
