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Buy Cheap, Cry Twice: The dangers of DIY and discount Wills

Buy Cheap, Cry Twice: The dangers of DIY and discount Wills

8 Jul 2025

A 63-year-old woman from Bolton, is facing the potential loss of her home due to a £19.99 online Will purchased by her late partner, who…

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I have been accused of being an abuser- will I ever get to see my children?

I have been accused of being an abuser- will I ever get to see my children?

4 Jul 2025

An estimated 40% of Court applications under the Children Act include allegations of abuse by at least one party (Re H-N and others…

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Standish v Standish [2025] – application of the sharing principle and non-matrimonial assets

Standish v Standish [2025] – application of the sharing principle and non-matrimonial assets

3 Jul 2025

On 2 July 2025, the Supreme Court published their judgement on Standish v Standish [2025] UKSC 26 which provides clarification on the…

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Joint Proprietors and Leasehold Covenants

Joint Proprietors and Leasehold Covenants

3 Jul 2025

If you jointly own a leasehold property, it is important to understand your legal responsibilities—particularly when it comes to the…

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Failing to assist employees to find suitable alternative employment in a redundancy situation can make a dismissal unfair!

Failing to assist employees to find suitable alternative employment in a redundancy situation can make a dismissal unfair!

3 Jul 2025

When an employee has at least two years’ service, and an employer is considering making them redundant then there is a duty to assist…

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Protecting inheritance – before, during and after divorce

Protecting inheritance – before, during and after divorce

30 Jun 2025

Inheritance received during a marriage is likely to be considered a joint asset if it has contributed to or has mingled with the marital…

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Who gets the pets in a divorce?

Who gets the pets in a divorce?

27 Jun 2025

Pets are not legally recognised in English law as anything beyond a chattel. This means they are treated as personal property, in the…

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To Wind Up, or Not to Wind Up – That is the Question

To Wind Up, or Not to Wind Up – That is the Question

26 Jun 2025

For creditors chasing unpaid debts, the winding up petition can feel like the big red button—powerful, final, and slightly intimidating….

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Pride Month Spotlight: Supporting LGBTQ+ Individuals in Family Law

Pride Month Spotlight: Supporting LGBTQ+ Individuals in Family Law

24 Jun 2025

As we celebrate Pride Month, it is important for legal professionals to question how they can further support the needs of LGBTQ+…

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