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What happens if my child refuses to go to Contact?

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The paramount consideration of the court in determining arrangements for children is ‘what is in the best interests of the child?’ The court will apply, as previously explained in earlier blogs, the welfare checklist which does include taking...

The four things you need to know about Lasting Powers of Attorney

Ed Ryder
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Hopefully the vaccine rollmout means the threat of Covid-19 will recede as we move further into 2021. However, media stories over the past year, and possibly personal experiences, will have underlined the important and beneficial role of having your affairs...

Do I have to attend mediation?

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If you are intending to divorce, you do not need to attend mediation before you start the divorce proceedings. However, if there are financial issues to resolve, or if you are not agreed about arrangements for your children, then you may need to attend...

Brexit food labelling issues for producers, distributors and retailers

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With the end of the transition period on 31st December 2020 and Boris’ efforts to secure a trade deal with the EU combined with truckers having their lunch pack-ups confiscated as they enter the Netherlands, Brexit is back into the spotlight,...

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,...

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