In the recent case of Mercer v Alternative Fuel Group (1) Secretary of State for Business and Trade (2), the Supreme Court was asked to consider whether s146 Trade Union & Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (TULRCA)...
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Currently, unmarried couples in England and Wales do not have any legal rights if they separate, this is very different to couples who are married. Many couples believe that if they have been living together for a number of years then this is classed as a...
Inheritance tax is a tax on the estate (the property, money and possessions) of someone who has passed away. A person’s ‘estate’ is made up of everything they owned at the time of death, this includes: Money, both cash and money in bank...
The recent ruling given by Mrs Justice Knowles in X v Y (2024) provides insight and guidance to parties going through family proceedings about the need to continually assess whether their differences could be resolved out of court. In the present case, the...
In truth, it is well advised that everyone should consider having a Lasting Power of Attorney. Even though it is uncomfortable to think about, for many of us, there will sadly come a time whereby we no longer have the mental capacity to handle our own...
When you divorce your spouse, you will have claims in respect of one another’s income, capital and pensions. The court will consider each category in isolation and will strive to reach a fair division of the assets between the two parties. To...
The Government has announced the proposed annual increase in compensation limits for certain tribunal awards and other statutory payments. The changes, which take effect from 6 th April 2024, include: The maximum compensatory award for...
No, you cannot vaccinate your child without permission from all persons who hold parental responsibility providing their consent. This is because the decision whether or not to vaccinate a child is a medical decision, which should always be made jointly...
The Court will strive to divide assets between separating spouses fairly and will take into account a list of relevant factors, including: the age of each party, their earning capacities and future earning capacities / income resources, the financial needs...
An FDR hearing is usually the second Court hearing during Financial Remedy Proceedings. It typically takes place some months after the First Directions Appointment (FDA) hearing. At the FDR Hearing, both parties are given the opportunity to reach a...
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