The importance of early consultation with the workforce in redundancy situations A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision reminds employers that it is crucially important that redundancy proposals are shared with the workforce at a formative...
In numerous married households, it's quite common to find the family home owned in the sole name of one spouse. This can be either the husband or the wife. While this arrangement may work smoothly during happy times, it can become a cause for concern in...
Guidance on ‘heat of the moment’ resignations In the recent case of Omar v Epping Forest District Citizens Advice, the Employment Appeal Tribunal provided guidance on ‘heat of the moment’...
You are able to issue a Divorce Petition for dissolution of your marriage provided you have been married for at least 12 months. You will need your marriage certificate and also your spouse’s contact details. The court fee is currently...
Incorporating a company in England and Wales involves various considerations, including understanding the required documentation, obtaining a company registration number, selecting the registered office, appointing directors and issuing shares. In this blog...
The court during financial proceedings have the power to order maintenance which is also known as ” Periodical payments ” or “ spousal maintenance ”) based upon “needs” in the event of divorce or civil...
The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act has now come into force. The Act aims to set-out the road-map for how EU-derived case law and legislation will be used after the supremacy of EU Law in the UK ends on 31 December 2023. The Act has...
‘FHDRA’ stands for First Hearing and Dispute Resolution Appointment. For many people having to undergo one of these hearings, it can be an intimidating experience and not one that’s often made by choice. Despite having studied law for four...
In order to start divorce proceedings, the court requires the parties to have been married for at least a year. There are exceptional circumstances where marriages can be deemed either void or voidable but these are likely to be extremely rare. If needed,...
The remit of decision making for the board of directors of a company and the company’s shareholders is different – albeit for many smaller companies the shareholders and directors may be one and the same. The board of directors: guiding the...
