This article discusses how bank holidays, inset days, and other non-school days are typically handled in court orders for separated or divorced parents. It emphasizes the importance of clearly defining arrangements in court orders to prevent misunderstandings, ensuring that children's schedules are well-coordinated between parents.

To apply for divorce in the UK, a marriage certificate (or its certified English translation) is required. Keep the original safe until the Final Order is received. Post-divorce, the certificate may be needed for purposes like name changes.

International connections in families complicate divorces, requiring swift legal advice to navigate varying jurisdictional rules. Early counsel ensures informed decisions on where to file, potential outcomes, and implications for children and immigration status.

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC) became law on 24 May 2024. It was one of the last pieces of legislation to go through under the 2022 – 2024 Sunak Conservative government during...

Farming divorces are often very different to other divorce cases.

A Partnership, governed by the Partnership Act 1890, is not a separate legal entity and partners have unlimited liability. Partners can be removed either through expulsion, if allowed by a Partnership Agreement, or through negotiation.

The Supreme Court ruling in Armstead v Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company Limited [2024] UKSC 6 clarified that claimants can recover financial losses directly linked to damage caused by a defendant. The Court ruled such losses are not considered too remote, shifting the burden to defendants to prove otherwise. This decision emphasizes the importance of accurately assessing and justifying claimed losses in litigation.

New Social Housing Consumer Standards, effective April 2024, require Registered Providers to ensure safe, quality housing, improve tenant engagement, and maintain transparency. Enhanced regulatory powers will enforce compliance, emphasizing timely maintenance, fair tenancy practices, and tenant involvement in decision-making.

A final order legally dissolves a marriage in a divorce, following the conditional order. It's advisable to resolve financial matters before applying. The applicant can apply online six weeks after the conditional order; processing times vary. Updating wills and policies post-divorce is recommended.

A trade mark assignment legally transfers ownership from one party to another. In the UK, it can be done via a deed or an agreement, with recording at the UKIPO crucial for enforcement and cost recovery in infringement cases.

A recent study funded by the Nuffield Foundation reveals that only 32% of divorcees in the UK used legal advice for financial matters during their divorce. Among those who did not, 42% cited cost concerns as the primary reason.

Litigation misconduct is where parties are in court proceedings and one party fails to co-operate. This could be by failing to disclose financial information, failing to comply with court orders or failing to attend hearings...

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) became mandatory in 2024, requiring developers to improve natural habitats by 10% compared to pre-development conditions. Developers can achieve BNG on-site, off-site, or by purchasing biodiversity credits. BNG compliance is secured for 30 years through planning agreements.

Labour's election victory may boost investment in UK private limited companies, emphasizing equity investment and creating a "national wealth fund" to attract global investors.

A Part 36 offer encourages dispute settlement outside court by imposing adverse cost consequences if rejected. Hugh Grant's case against News Group Newspapers illustrates its impact, as he settled to avoid nearly £10 million in legal costs.

One of the main risks that social media can pose is in respect of defamation claims.

A pension's cash equivalent transfer value (CEV) is the value placed on the underlying benefits by the provider.

Before making alterations to leasehold premises, tenants should review lease terms, prepare detailed plans, seek landlord consent, consider environmental impacts, comply with regulations, plan financially, and ensure proper insurance coverage.

The dining table, a plank of wood across boxes in a spare room, a wallpapering table in the shed, this time four years ago our ad hoc Covid-prompted office set-up...

Whilst platonic co-parenting is not necessarily a new term, the concept is gaining more ground but what does it actually mean?