Hospitals are being told to drop their targets which encouraged “normal births” because of fears for the safety of mothers and babies.

If you are appointed as an attorney under a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), you may wonder whether it is possible to make gifts on the donor’s behalf, for instance to family members or charities they would support.

Government guidance to work from home where possible has ended. As an employer, you may wish your staff to return to the office. However, some of your employees may be reluctant to return.

If you’re thinking about separating, it’s a good idea to plan ahead and seek legal advice as early as possible so you know what your options are. Sorting finances, living arrangements, children and other things can feel overwhelming, but a good solicitor will be able to give you practical advice so that you can take it one step at a time.

January 2022 heralded changes to the way that we undertake Financial Remedy Proceedings.

New research by abrdn reveals four in five (78%) retirees admit they have not sought any professional financial advice on their retirement plans.

No-Fault Divorce is due to come into effect in England and Wales on 6th April 2022. To apply for a divorce you must have been married for at least one year and the relationship has permanently broken down.

In this article we consider the top tips to facilitate amicable child arrangements.

Information released by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) shows a record number of children have been impacted by domestic abuse leading to social services referrals and care proceedings, with the police making almost 245,000 referrals to Social Services for domestic abuse in 2020/2021. 

Up and down the country thousands of new mothers are experiencing poor care because maternity units are lacking staff and it has been reported by The Royal College of Midwives that 2,500 midwives are needed across the country.

Natasha Colley sued the NHS for £7.3 million claiming doctors made errors which lead to her daughter Megan being disabled. Following social media posts, her daughter was seen dancing and singing in a stage show, as a result Natasha potentially faces jail.

A new section of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 is being brought into force on Monday 31st January 2022, making provisions in relation to children as victims of domestic abuse.