In today’s digital age, our lives are increasingly managed online. We store photographs, correspondence and documents on our mobile phones, manage finances through banking apps rather than paper statements, and rely on email or messaging services...
If you have assets that you have acquired prior to a marriage, sometimes a product of a previous marriage or inheritance, or because you are getting married later in life; it is perfectly understandable to want to protect those assets or wealth prior to...
As a business owner, you have worked hard to build an important asset. But have you considered what happens to this asset if you or one of your co-directors are no longer with us? Without a formal strategy, your business and your family’s...
The making of a non-molestation order against an individual does not have the same impact as a criminal conviction would do. The standard of proof is not as high as in criminal proceedings and it can be put in place by agreement without any...
Picking the right people to help when you can’t help yourself is one of the most important decisions you may need to make. People often focus on selecting the right attorney, and rightly so; however, there is another crucial role that is pivotal to the...
In England and Wales, pre-nuptial agreements are not legally binding documents. This means the court can override the contents of the agreement if they believe your finances should be divided differently. However, the court will uphold the agreement and...
Once you have submitted your divorce application, the papers will be sent to your ex-partner for acknowledgement. This is as simple as following the instructions sent to their email and completing a short form online. Your ex must tick a box to say they...
Since the introduction of the no fault divorce, applicants no longer have to state the reasons for the breakdown of the marriage. Instead, the process has been simplified whereby the applicant only has to tick a box to say the marriage has irretrievably...
Employment Rights Act 2025: what changes have already taken effect? The first tranche of changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025 came into effect on 18 th February. Whilst we will have to wait for April, October and, in...
Divorcing your ex can be a lengthy process. The new no-fault divorce involves obtaining a conditional order, then a final order to complete your divorce. Both orders can be applied for online without the need to prove fault for the break-down of the...
