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Protecting Your Property Upon Divorce

Although all assets should be considered upon a divorce, often the most important and valuable asset is the family home. ...

Should Children Aged 5-11 Have the Covid-19 Vaccination?

On 12th September 2021, the Government announced the roll out of non-mandatory Covid vaccinations for children aged 12-15. This led...

Can we force our employees to return to the office?

With the government removing the last of their Plan B measures, those working from home are no longer required to...

IKEA – Cutting Contractual Sick Pay for Unvaccinated Staff

In 2021, the Government guidance on self-isolation changed for fully vaccinated people who had come into contact with positive COVID-19...

Family Mediation Week 17-21 January 2022

The Family Mediation Week organised by the Family Mediation Council (FMC) will run from 17 -21 January. The aim of...

Context Is Everything

In a case last year the Court of Appeal needed to decide whether the statement “I confirm that this Will...

School applications – What happens if the parents disagree on schools?

Applications for primary school places need to be made by this Saturday, the 15th January, to confirm your child’s place...

What is Education Law?

Parents, pupils and students have rights when it comes to their education, which is something many people don’t know or...

Multi-party Mediations – The Art of Plate Spinning

I have sometimes been asked why in relation to a dispute with experienced solicitors and counsel on both sides, the...

Building Safety Bill – A Review by the Industry

The Building Safety Bill is expected to receive Royal Assent between April-July 2022. The purpose of the Bill is to...

Divorce Day – myth or reality

The first working Monday of the New Year is often referred to as “divorce day”. A day when family lawyers...

How to Choose a Family Solicitor

Going through a relationship or family breakdown can be one of the most difficult things to deal with. There are...