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We regularly write about about issues, campaigns and local events that are important to our clients.

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Bitcoin and Divorce

Amy Foweather
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The main point to take away from this blog is do NOT ignore cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin which typically use blockchain technology to trade digitally. I have known clients try to simply dismiss the fact that they think their spouse might have bought...

How employers can prepare for attendance at an online employment tribunal

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Given the increased likelihood of having to defend tribunal claims, it is important that businesses understand the process and logistics of attending a hearing. This is arguably even more important now that many employment tribunal hearings are being...

Will divorce rates rise in 2021?

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The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have recently confirmed that divorce rates increased in 2019 to the highest level in 5 years with 107,599 couples divorcing last year. This was attributed to a backlog of divorce cases following the centralisation of...

Registration of lost byways and the potential impact on farming

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In recent weeks media attention has been given to lost byways and how crucial it is that they be retained for future public access. However, it is a complex question that raises significant issues for farmers and others earning their living in rural...

Christmas child arrangements for separated parents

Amy Foweather
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Whilst 2020 has been difficult for everybody, it has been particularly difficult for separated parents trying to accommodate child arrangements, whether they have a court order, or not. This has not been helped by conflicting government guidance and...

Employee wellbeing: what are businesses legally obliged to do?

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With the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic changing the ways in which many work, employee wellbeing is coming to the forefront. Ensuring that employees are happy and fulfilled in their job roles can be an important contributor to productivity and,...

Information for victims of domestic abuse

Emma Walker
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Family arrangements at Christmas time can increase pressure in relationships that are already volatile and so, sadly, there is usually a spike in domestic abuse reports over the holiday period. Unfortunately, in this pandemic year, many families have been...

What financial information is required before a divorce settlement can be reached?

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Having full information about your husband or wife’s financial circumstances is a fundamental part of reaching a divorce settlement. You should ensure you have all of this information before you start discussing how you might divide your assets,...

Why a Power of Attorney for health and care decisions is a good idea

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You may have seen the recent news reports regarding a woman who was detained by the Police after she removed her 97-year-old mother, who has dementia, from her care home. It was reported that Mrs Angeli, a qualified nurse, was concerned for her...

Preparing for remote family court hearings

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Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020, the family court in England has had to radically upgrade and change the way it works. There had been a move to submitting some applications and documents online in the months leading up to the...

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