With the advent of ‘no-fault divorce’ in 2022, many couples are now able to focus on the practicalities and financial arrangements post-separation, rather than get tied up in lengthy arguments about whose fault the relationship breakdown ultimately was. This has led to a rise in the number couples approaching solicitors when they have either reached an agreement, or are very close to doing so.

In House of Commons today, 19 October 2023, will be the first ever debate in history on the topic of birth trauma. 

The BBC are today (16 October) reporting that a group of 30 organisations, led by Shelter, have written to the Prime Minister to ask him to ensure progress is made with the Renters Reform Bill. The letter says that scrapping the so-called ‘no fault evictions’ should be “at the heart” of Government plans.

There is a strict process that must be followed to comply with the Community Infrastructure Levy (“CIL”) regime and if this process is not followed to the letter, then you could end up paying the price in surcharges and/or the loss of a previously applicable exemption or relief.

Can employees claim historic underpayments of holiday pay from their employers even if there are gaps of more than three months between deductions?

In the lead up to World Meningitis Day, and as students are returning to university and college after the summer break, it is crucial that there is an understanding of the signs and symptoms of meningitis.

The UK Parliament has now passed the Powers of Attorney Bill enabling the Office of the Public Guardian to introduce a new system for Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).

In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month we've put together this insight to highlight the need to carry out regular breast checks, the different types of cancer and what to do if you are unlucky enough to experience a delay in breast cancer awareness.

Grandparents are often an integral part to the day to day running of a family, whether that be providing help/childcare or assisting in everyday activities.

Occasionally, issues can arise where one party refuses to comply with the terms of a Financial Order. If this happens you will need to consider the various enforcement options available to you.

Testing is usually required when there is a concern about a party in court proceedings taking illicit substances or consuming alcohol, which in turn could be having an effect on their abilities as a parent and the care they are able to provide for a child.

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are lengthy documents which, as people will often know from experience, can offer many opportunities for mistakes. LPAs are used to appoint attorneys to deal with your affairs, should you need help or become unable to make decisions for yourself.