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...
A non-molestation order is a type of injunction that the Family Courts can grant to prevent one person from harassing or pestering another. There is a wide range of acts that the injunction can prohibit, they commonly include: A prohibition that one person...
Welcome Employment Rights Act 2025 – what do employers need to be doing now to prepare for April? The first major implementation milestone for Employment Rights Act 2025 is coming on 6 th April 2025. In a piece of...
The High Court’s decision in Tedford v Clarke highlights the perils of a poorly drafted Will, offering a clear warning to anyone considering instructing inexperienced and unregulated will writers in an attempt to save costs. The Facts of the Case ...
The court has the power to direct a person to take a scientific DNA test to prove they are the parent of a child. However, this can only be done in conjunction with proceedings where parentage needs to be determined, such as child arrangement proceedings....
Commercial disputes are an unfortunate reality of doing business. Issues can arise with suppliers, customers, shareholders, insurers, lenders, directors, trustees, debtors, creditors and employees. Disputes can quickly divert management time, disrupt...
