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Agreeing arrangements for children over Christmas
The current pandemic has sometimes made it difficult for children moving between homes after their parents have separated. This difficulty may well be magnified by the coming Christmas holidays.
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What Does a Second National Lockdown Mean for Child Contact Arrangements?
As England enters a second lockdown, many parents are wondering how it will impact on current contact arrangements that have been either been agreed between them or ordered by the Court.
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Spratt Endicott Updated Coronavirus Statement
Following the government’s announcement of a second period of lockdown on the 5th of November, we want to assure you that Spratt Endicott Solicitors will continue to support our clients through this period and beyond.
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How is COVID-19 causing delays to the probate process?
Delays to grants of probate are currently impacting thousands of bereaved families across the country and have been for some time.
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Are gender-fluid and non-binary workers protected under the Equality Act 2010?
On 14 September 2020, in the case of Taylor v Jaguar Land Rover Ltd (Case No. 1304471/2018), the Employment Tribunal held that the protected characteristic of gender reassignment under section 7 of the Equality Act 2010 (‘the Act’), extends to individuals who identify as gender fluid and non-binary. In this article, we discuss the case and what steps employers can do to ensure they have an inclusive workplace.
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Banbury law firm celebrates national recognition
Law firm Spratt Endicott Solicitors has been recognised as a Top Tier firm for the 5th consecutive year in this Legal 500 UK guide, placing it in an elite list of top-ranked firms in the region.
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5 tips to keep the costs of your divorce down
There’s no doubt that getting divorced is a challenging time and, quite possibly, one of the hardest things you may go through. There are a number of ways in which you can help to make the process of ending your marriage and getting divorced easier and avoid incurring unnecessary legal fees.
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Dangers of Diversifying… especially with Donkeys!
We recently reported on the case of Mills v Estate of Partridge [2020] where the use of an access track which was for “agricultural land only” was barred when the farmer diversified to run a nursery and tearoom on the property. A recent Appeal Decision by the Planning Inspectorate (APP/W1145/X/20/3250364) has highlighted another issue for […]
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I’m not happy with my late parents’ will – what are my options?
This is an increasingly common concern, particularly when parents have re-married and perhaps had children with their new spouses. However, it is not always the case that parents have ‘cut out’ their children, often they have failed to update their wills to take into account changes in circumstances, written a will that is not formally valid (a ‘home-made’ will) or not written a will at all.
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