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When a married couple divorces or a civil partnership is dissolved, spousal maintenance may be paid to a former spouse to support their income needs if they are unable to...
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What is the remortgage conveyancing process?
Even if you’re lucky enough to buy your own home, for one reason or another, you may need to remortgage. The good news is that the conveyancing work needed to...
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Child contact arrangements during school holidays and special occasions
School holidays and special occasions such as Easter or Christmas are an opportunity to spend quality time with your children. However, if you are separated from the other parent, you...
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Leading Bristol spinal surgeon faces GMC Tribunal into misconduct and dishonesty claims
With less than a month before the start of the tribunal hearing, the GMC’s Medical Tribunal has published details of allegations in respect of Mr John Hutchinson’s private practice at...
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The strict time limits for employment claims
Our specialist employment law solicitors are all too aware of the strict time limits for employment claims. Although civil claims generally have a limitation period of six years to issue...
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Barcan and Kirby Bitesize: birth trauma and maternity care
Welcome to our first series of Barcan and Kirby Bitesize, where medical negligence Senior Associate, Charlotte Tracy, has discussions with medical and healthcare professionals on topics relating to medical trauma, childbirth...
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Update to EPC requirements for new leases
There’s no doubt that we’re living in a world that’s more environmentally conscious than ever, and the property market is not immune to this. Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) have been...
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As a nation of animal lovers, many of us will have wondered what happens to our pets after we die. If it’s a family pet, you may assume that Rover...
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‘Dooring’ is an accident which occurs when a passenger or driver of a car opens their door without looking properly and causes a cyclist to swerve or crash as a result....
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Employment law in 2023: what to expect
The last year has seen lots of development in the Employment law sector, and, whether you’re an employee or an employer, understanding your rights might be a little challenging. In...
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What is Child Inclusive Mediation?
Child Inclusive Mediation involves a trained family mediator talking to a child or children as part of mediation, where arrangements are being made for them. Our family lawyers believe that...
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Changes to flexible working requests: what you need to know
In 2021, the Government published a consultation which set out proposals to make flexible working the default and to better support both employers and employees to reach appropriate working arrangements....
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