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What is the No Fault Divorce process?

Posted on 16th February 2022 in Family Law

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.

Posted by

Bea Taylor

Solicitor

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Thinking of taking your child on holiday abroad? Here are our top tips to consider.

Posted on 11th February 2022 in Family Law

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

Posted by

Bea Taylor

Solicitor

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Record numbers of children impacted by domestic abuse – care proceedings

Posted on 09th February 2022 in Family Law

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. 

Posted by

Mark Williams

Partner and Solicitor

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Maternity crisis worsens as new mothers left alone and in pain

Posted on 08th February 2022 in Medical Negligence

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.

Posted by

Simon Mansfield

Partner and Solicitor

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Mother who claimed doctors left her daughter disabled now faces jail

Posted on 04th February 2022 in Medical Negligence

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.

Posted by

Endurance Arthur

Partner and Solicitor

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Protecting children from domestic abuse

Posted on 01st February 2022 in Family Law

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.

Posted by

Sarah Miller

Senior Paralegal

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Can I make an Inheritance Act claim?

Posted on 25th January 2022 in Dispute Resolution, Later Life Planning

When a loved one dies, it will be distressing to learn that their Will did not sufficiently provide for you. This may be because of the size of the estate, the gift, or whether or not the person died without a Will.  There are often complicated circumstances.

Posted by

Martin Laver

Partner and Solicitor

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Man left blind following misdiagnosis from doctors

Posted on 25th January 2022 in Medical Negligence

29 year-old Andi Peel from Leicester had been suffering from severe headaches while running a Carphone Warehouse store in August 2019. It wasn’t until January 2020 that he was diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme, a fast-growing brain tumour.

Posted by

Endurance Arthur

Partner and Solicitor

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Increase in Probate Court fees

Posted on 24th January 2022 in Probate & Wills

It has been confirmed by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) that the fee for probate applications is changing and all users of the probate service will pay a higher fee.

Posted by

Sue Halfyard

Partner & Chartered Legal Executive

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Number of millennial's drafting wills has increased by almost 10% over the last two years

Posted on 24th January 2022 in Probate & Wills

It has been reported that more millennials than ever before are writing their wills in case they die unexpectedly.

Posted by

Sue Halfyard

Partner & Chartered Legal Executive

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House prices rose fastest in the South West

Posted on 20th January 2022 in Residential Property

Official figures show that house prices in the South West of England rose fastest than anywhere else in the country.

Posted by

Nick Conner

Partner and Solicitor

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Employers guide to TUPE

Posted on 18th January 2022 in Employment

We are regularly asked to advise employers on the application and implications of TUPE and how they can fulfil their obligations under the regulations. Here are some of the most common issues we advise our clients on.

Posted by

Stephen Jennings

Partner and Solicitor