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How can I see my child without going to court?
No matter how amicable you and your ex-partner are, child arrangements can be difficult to agree on. Most couples make it their priority not to let divorce or separation affect...
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Barcan+Kirby’s nursery experts advise buyer on rare opportunity
Georgina Bryant and Rob Davenport in our Corporate + Commercial team recently advised a client with a number of existing nursery settings on their purchase of a further nursery in...
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Clare’s Law and its impact on domestic abuse cases
Clare’s Law, more formally known as the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS), gives people the right to ask the Police if their partner has a previous record of criminal and/or...
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What happens to your pension when you die?
Many of us are guilty of throwing those annual pension statements in the bin and promising ourselves that we will sort out our pension at ‘some point’. Unless you’re nearing...
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Court of Protection team wins LABC award for property adaptations
We are delighted to share that our Court of Protection team has won the LABC Building Excellence Award for ‘Best Residential Conversion or Alteration to an Existing Home’. The team,...
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Can a residential lease be extended?
It is estimated that there are almost 4.9 million leasehold properties in England. Many people are put off from buying a leasehold home because of the length of time remaining...
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What are the rights of cohabiting couples?
Contrary to popular belief, couples who live together do not have the same legal rights as married couples. The concept of ‘common law marriage’ is a myth, and as unmarried...
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Can I leave the country with my child?
If you have a child or children from a previous relationship, there will likely come a time when you want to leave the country with your child, either on holiday...
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Firm News
Barcan+Kirby sponsors Cerebral Palsy Football Festival
On the weekend of 3rd and 4th August 2024, we had the pleasure of sponsoring and attending the 2024 Cerebral Palsy International Football Festival in Bristol. The hosts, Bristol City...
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Case study: £30,000 for cyclist injured in collision with motorcycle
Our personal injury solicitors helped a client claim compensation for injuries she sustained as a result of colliding with a motorcycle. Accident circumstances and injuries sustained Our client, Ms F,...
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What a Labour Government means for employment law
On Friday 4th July, Sir Kier Starmer and his Labour Party were elected to govern the UK. The election of a Labour Government marks a new chapter for England, Wales,...
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Case study: over £3,000 for man who tripped on packaging left by neighbour’s builders
Our personal injury solicitors helped a client claim compensation after he tripped over packaging left by builders following his neighbour’s loft conversion. Accident circumstances and injuries sustained Our client’s next...
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