And what effect will this have on the Employers? Prior to the 2024 election the Labour party announced their commitment to strengthen worker’s rights in the UK. In October 2024, after forming a government,…
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John Benson, Partner and Head of The Private Client Department reflects on some areas he’s been asked to advise on since last month’s budget announcement. These have included key clarifications on changes to tax…
Read more Olivia Hurrell, our Paralegal in our Property and Conveyancing Department reflects on the recent budget. In this blog, Olivia comments on the recent budget and what it might mean to our clients. The Autumn…
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The Leasehold and Freehold Act 2024 was snuck through before Parliament was dissolved. It received Royal Assent, so it is legislation. However, we do not have any implementation dates, and will not have them,…
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Parties The person submitting the Divorce Application is called the Applicant. The person responding to the Divorce Application is called the Respondent. If it is a joint Divorce Application the parties are called Applicant…
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Court’s duty The Court’s duty to consider special measures/participation directions starts when the Court proceedings are issued and continue to the conclusion of the matter. What special measures can be put in place? The…
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Parental Responsibility To change your child’s school, you should obtain consent from the other parent if they have parental responsibility (see below). If you are the child’s mother and no-one else has parental responsibility…
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What contact details must be included in a Divorce Application? In a Divorce Application the Applicant (i.e. the person bringing the proceedings) must include in the Application an email address (if this is known)…
Read more When does a person lack capacity? A person lacks capacity in relation to a matter if at the material time he is unable to make a decision for himself in relation to the matter…
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There are two ways in which property can be jointly owned – as Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common. Joint Tenants If you hold the property as Joint Tenants this means that you each…
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