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Do grandparents have a legal right to see their grandchildren?
Grandparents play an increasingly important role in modern family life and a grandchild’s upbringing. Unfortunately, family complications such as divorce, bereavement and disputes can result in grandparents being denied access...
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The NHS was created from the ideal that good healthcare should be available to everyone in their time of need. It’s one of our proudest achievements, not just from a...
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What happens to pets in a divorce?
It’s estimated that 57% of the UK population own a pet, and with almost half of marriages ending in divorce, the issue of ‘who gets to keep the dog’ is...
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Court of Appeal rules that employer is not liable for injuries caused by practical joke
In a 2020 case, Chell v Tarmac Cement and Lime Ltd, the Court of Appeal supported the County Court’s decision that an employer was not liable for the injury caused...
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Action against climate change: is it a protected characteristic?
Climate change has dominated our newspapers, news sites and social media feeds in recent years. From emotional pleas from David Attenborough to Extinction Rebellion protests blocking our motorways and COP26,...
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The importance of a correctly drafted witness statement
The President of the Family Division recently issued updated guidance on how witness statements should be prepared for use in family courts. Sir Andrew McFarlane said clear instructions were needed...
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Defending an Inheritance Act 1975 claim could now become troublesome for Defendants
Following Hirachand v Hirachand (2020), bringing an estate dispute claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 may be easier for Claimants, but will no doubt carry...
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What is the Breathing Space scheme?
The Debt Respite Scheme, also known as the Breathing Space scheme, came into force on 4th May 2021 and gives those who owe money further legal protection from their creditors....
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What would a lease extension mean for leaseholders?
Leaseholders in England will soon be able to extend their leases by a maximum of 990 years, without paying ground rent, if plans announced by Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, go...
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How do I change my child’s name?
You can change your child’s name at any time, as long as they are under the age of 18. You don’t have to have a specific or valid reason for...
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Changes to the Highway Code: what road users need to know
The Highway Code has recently been updated to give more priority and protection for pedestrians and cyclists, and other vulnerable road users. First published in 1931, the guidance has undergone...
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Dealing with divorce and finances online: what does this mean for me?
HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), which is responsible for the administration of family courts in England and Wales, has trialled a digital process for dealing with divorce finances online....
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