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...
When families go through separation or divorce, the emotional impact on children can be profound. Unfortunately, parents can lose sight of what is important amid emotion and decisions are made about the children’s future without directly involving...
Employment Rights Act 2025: The key employment law changes employers need on their radar After months of parliamentary debate, the Employment Rights Bill has finally cleared the House of Lords and gained Royal Assent on 18 th December...
In Glenn and another v Walker and others [2025] , the High Court examined whether four businessmen had a partnership or a joint venture and whether fiduciary duties existed beyond their ordinary corporate duties as company directors. The case is a...
A child’s surname can only be changed if: Everybody who has parental responsibility for the child consents to the change of name. A court order gives permission for the change in absence of the other parents’ consent. Even informally,...
Government drops ‘day one’ unfair dismissal pledge and proposes removal of compensation cap The Government has confirmed that it is abandoning its original plan to make unfair dismissal a day-one right. Instead, ministers now intend to reduce...
