People often come to us for advice on their rights after a break-up. The details and legal options obviously vary from case to case, but a common theme is clients’ surprise that cohabitation offers so much less protection than marriage or civil partnership.
They do not expect this, particular...
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The complete terms of a person’s will are not usually discovered until after their death. While these are often as anticipated, family members are occasionally taken by surprise. Those who had expected to inherit may feel disappointed or hard done by; they don’t understand why they have...
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As homeworking continues to be the order of the day in many UK businesses, employers must take care not to become complacent. Workers may be out of sight, but they should never be out of mind, not least when it comes to their health and wellbeing.
The law places strict responsibilities on employers...
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"My feeling is that about 20% of the families who come to court to have a dispute about their children resolved, would be better served by at least, first of all trying to sort it out themselves in other ways."
The words of Sir Andrew McFarlane, head of family courts in England and Wales, as report...
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There may be an opportunity, if your employer is looking to make redundancies, to negotiate a settlement agreement.
This is an agreement made by both parties without being constricted to using the rules around redundancy. These rules can be cumbersome and time consuming for an employer so they coul...
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Modernising Lasting Powers of Attorney
The government has announced that it will be introducing changes to the Lasting Power of Attorney ('LPAs') system.
Aimed at making the process simpler, quicker and easier to use, the reforms have digitisation at their heart. In contrast to the paper for...
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When parents separate, they are encouraged to think beyond their own personal wishes and wants. While the division of assets and plans for the future tends to dominate thoughts and discussions during separation and divorce, many parents do a good job of placing their children’s needs front and...
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A recent social media post by the Equality and Human Rights Commission will have raised some eyebrows. The organisation tweeted:
“Discussions continue on whether ‘long Covid’ symptoms constitute a disability. Without case law or scientific consensus, EHRC does not recommend that &...
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It is often assumed that when two people separate, one will simply move out.
However, as family lawyers, we regularly advise clients who find themselves disagreeing with their ex about their pre-divorce living arrangements. While a divorce settlement will bring certainty for the future, the period...
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Many congratulations to Rachel Barr who celebrates her 30th anniversary at Barker Son & Isherwood LLP on 1st June 2022.
Rachel first joined us on 1st June 1992 to embark on her legal career, qualifying as a Legal Executive in 1999 and gaining vast experience in the Litigation Department since t...
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