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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...

A new pilot programme for private law child arrangement cases was launched in Birmingham in 2024; it is due to be extended into Wolverhampton, Stoke and other  areas within the Midlands in November 2025. Pathfinder aims to improve the Court experience...

The case of Mahmoud v Glanville [2025] EWHC 2395 (Fam) serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of unreasonable litigation conduct in private children law proceedings. In this case, the mother had repeatedly abducted the child, concealed him for...

The Renters' Rights Act, set to come into force on 1 May 2026, will bring substantial changes to the rental sector. Landlords and property managers must start preparing for these changes now to ensure they can navigate the shifting legal landscape. The...