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Many employees don’t realise that, unless they have two years of continuous service with their employer, they do not have full employment rights. This ‘qualifying period’ has been in force...
On 24th May, the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Bill became law. This Bill gives fathers the day-one right to paternity leave when the child’s mother dies. The change has long been...
National Bereaved Parents Day (3rd July) draws attention to the support available for bereaved families. If you’ve lost a child due to medical negligence, understanding your financial rights and legal...
It’s never nice to think about what will happen when you die; however, it is important to plan ahead so that your loved ones aren’t left with unnecessary stress. Making...
The following case study is based on a matter that our child law solicitors typically take on. Our children solicitors advised a mother on living arrangements for her son after...
The following case study is based on a matter that our child law solicitors typically take on. Our child law solicitors helped issue a Child Arrangements Order and a Specific...
This case study is based on a matter our child law solicitors typically take on. Our child law solicitors helped issue a Child Arrangements Order after our client’s ex-partner sought...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Family law Associate Jeremy Fagan has received a Children Law Accreditation from the Law Society; a recognised quality standard for practitioners representing children in children law proceedings. To achieve this, Jeremy...
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...
Georgina Bryant and Rob Davenport in our Corporate and Commercial team recently advised a client with a number of existing nursery settings on their purchase of a further nursery in...
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...
According to research by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), victims of personal injury continue to face substantial delays in the resolution of their claims through the Motor Insurers’...
Many people believe that once they are legally divorced, it ends their financial obligations towards their ex-spouse. This is not the case: a divorce only ends the marriage contract. Dividing...
Diagnostic overshadowing is a significant issue in the healthcare sector, often leading to serious consequences for patients. The term is mainly used in medical settings but in recent years, recognition and...
Barcan and Kirby is proud to support Baby Loss Awareness Week 2024, which aims to help people understand the impact of baby loss so that no one feels alone. One...
If you have been injured and it wasn’t your fault, you may be able to make a personal injury claim. In this short video, our specialist solicitors explain how to...
If you have separated from your ex-partner, you may be worried about having contact with your child or children, even if things are amicable. Even if you and the child’s...
Did you know that you can now qualify as a solicitor via a Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship? Those who have a degree no longer have to add to their university debt,...
In early Autumn 2024, a new programme hit Netflix: ‘My Wife, My Abuser: The Secret Footage’. Originally a Channel 5 documentary, the show spent a week in Netflix’s Top 10...
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