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The law can seem a little strange at times, so we've been taking a look into some of the less-known and quirkier that exist. How many of these do you already know?
As many of you are aware, the 8th May 2023 will be yet another bank holiday in the UK to mark King Charles III’s Coronation. However, are all employees automatically entitled to the extra day off?
In your twenties or even thirties, making a Will isn’t necessarily a top priority. Many feel they’re too young, they don’t own enough, they don’t have any children yet or they can’t afford it.
Many landlords with rental properties in Wales are currently grappling with the new regime imposed by the Renting Homes Wales Act 2016 which came into force on 1 December 2022.
Do you need to write or update your Will? Next month (March) we are delighted to be taking part in Free Wills Month, supporting Tenovus Cancer Care (Wales’s leading Cancer charity).
The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 received Royal Assent in April last year. It is planned to come into effect on Monday 27 February 2023. The Act will raise the age of marriage and civil partnership to 18 in England and Wales to protect children from the scourge of forced marriage.
Coming to the decision that your marriage/civil partnership has come to an end is not an easy time for anyone. During this time of heightened emotion you will also be faced with the difficulties surrounding practicalities of the divorce procedure itself and the financial implications of the separation.
Coming to the decision that your marriage/civil partnership has come to an end is not an easy time. However, when there are children involved, it can make the process even more difficult – particularly if a parent is so overwhelmed with the emotions of the process that they don’t tend to their children’s needs.
The term ‘DIY Divorce’ refers to a divorce or dissolution that takes place with little or no legal assistance, often online. This means that the various stages of your divorce are handled by you personally, rather than by a solicitor.
How to make a divorce as amicable as possible. Here are our 5 key tips for a good divorce.
Resolutions Good Divorce Week 2022 is running this week from 28 Nov - 2 Dec. Resolution is a community of family justice professionals who work with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way. This is their annual campaign for promoting constructive guidance to help parents separate amicably.
From corporate disputes, to contractual and shareholder disputes. Our specialist team can advise on resolution methods such as commercial litigation and mediation to resolve your business dispute.
Separation and divorce is an emotional time for everyone involved. Depending on your circumstances and key priorities, making changes to your Will might seem like the last thing on your mind. But none of us knows what the future holds, so it makes sense to protect the ones you love and want to care for with an up to date Will.
From time-to-time contractors may allege that there are defects present in the sub-contract works. The legal principle often brought to the fore in these circumstances is the contractor’s duty to mitigate their loss.
Couples who have lived together may believe they become ‘common-law spouses’, a term frequently used but having no legal recognition.