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Rachel Baker
Anything But Court
It was recently reported that the family court backlog had reached 110,000 cases. With the number of unresolved cases increasing, it’s...
20/01/23
Nicola Hawkins
Consent To End Of Life Care
The BBC reported last week that Mr Stowell is suing his late mother's care home in Hull for placing his mother on end of life care...
18/01/23
Irwin Mitchell
What’s the Difference Between Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance?
Taxes – no-one likes paying more than they have to but ultimately, we all acknowledge that they’re a necessity for our current lives. We...
17/01/23
Mandeep Khroud
UK Tier 1 Visa Route Is Reviewed Amid Corruption And Organised Crime Risk
The UK Parliament’s statement made on 12 January 2023 regarding the findings of the “Tier 1 (Investor) route: Review of operation between...
17/01/23
Rachel Baker
Five Common Mediation Myths
Over recent years most clients have become aware of family mediation and know that it involves a negotiation between two individuals with...
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Rachel Baker
What Happens at Family Mediation?
This week is Family Mediation Week which aims to raise awareness of family mediation and of the benefits it can bring to separating...
16/01/23
Antonia Birchall
Accusations Of Domestic Abuse - Advice To Help You Navigate Your Way Through The Family Court System
Many of us look forward to the holiday season: It is a time to come together and celebrate with family and friends. Sadly, Christmas can...
06/01/23
Edward Lord
Will the Cost of Living Crisis Have an Impact on Probate Disputes?
With the current cost of living crisis in England and Wales, just being alive is getting more costly. This consequently, may place a...
04/01/23
Elizabeth Potter
Domestic Abuse – How Family Lawyers Can Help Victims Or Potential Victims Over The Festive Season
While most of us are looking forward to the holidays, the season can be a stressful and worrying time for many. Factors such as financial...
07/12/22
Marie Newton
The Pitfalls Of Giving Gifts As An Attorney Or Deputy
Christmas time has long been recognised as the season of giving. It is when most of us lean towards generosity rather than frugality and...
06/12/22
Paula James
The Famous Five - How can Irwin Mitchell help?
The team at Irwin Mitchell in Chichester recently enjoyed The Famous Five musical at Chichester Festival Theatre. The show got us...
02/12/22
Caoimhe Sykes
Alternative Dispute Resolution - Ending the Family Court Crisis
This year the focus of Resolution’s “Good Divorce Week” is on ending the crisis in the family court, with the first meaningful steps...
02/12/22
John Bunker
Stealth Taxes Announced In The Autumn Statement
The Autumn Statement – the Budget in all but name - was full of “stealth taxes” on individuals, raising extra tax by freezing allowances...
24/11/22
Sarah AlJourani
Divorce: Who Gets The Pets?
An estimated 59% of households in the United Kingdom currently own a pet. The pandemic significantly increased the number of pet owners...
15/11/22
Nicola Hawkins
Properties and Probate: What To Do During The Winter Months
With the winter period upon us and temperatures beginning to cool down, now is the time to consider what to do if you are dealing with an...
14/11/22
Emma Diack
The Archaic Laws for Cohabiting Couples Continue To Survive
The Government announced last week that the key recommendations made by the House of Commons Women and Equalities Select Committee in its...
07/11/22
Irwin Mitchell
Executor Faces Prison Sentence After Failure To Distribute Estate
A recent case saw an executor held to be in contempt of Court by failing to comply with a Court Order directing him to administer an...
26/10/22
Nicola Hawkins
What Happens To My Timeshare After I Die?
What is a timeshare? Timeshares are a popular way to holiday; offering owners the opportunity to return to their favourite resort or...
24/10/22
Michael Welsh
Landmark Decision - Guest V Guest: The Latest On Proprietary Estoppel
The Supreme Court has made a helpful decision in a long-awaited farming case about promises as to inheritance of property. The Case –...
21/10/22
John Bunker
Quarterly Tax Update – Tax Planning In Turbulent Times
In our latest Quarterly Tax Update Webinar I was joined by my colleagues, Naomi Neville and Jessica Fazzone to discuss the potential tax...
19/10/22
Zoë Livadeas
Six Months After The Change In Divorce Law – Where Are We Now?
From 6 April 2022, the law on divorce changed and couples can now get divorced on a ‘no-fault’ basis. This has led to the number of...
10/10/22
Emma Diack
Long Awaited Extension To Storage Time Limit For Eggs, Sperm And Embryos
The Health and Care Act 2022 has recently come into force, which has altered the law on the frozen storage of gametes (eggs and sperm)...
29/09/22
Irwin Mitchell
The Real Effect Of The Budget On Lower And Higher Income Households
With a new Prime Minister, it’s not surprising to see a fairly immediate statement on the country’s finances. The most surprising part...
28/09/22
Sarah AlJourani
Landmark Ruling Means Judgements Made In English Courts Can Now Be Enforced In The UAE
A landmark ruling by Judge Abdul Rahman Murad Al Bloushi at the Ministry of Justice in the United Arab Emirates brings in a new era in...
28/09/22
Jennifer Pollock
What Are Grandparents’ Rights When It Comes to Seeing Their Grandchildren?
With rising childcare costs and a two parent working family now being the norm, grandparents are playing an increasingly important role...
23/09/22
Rachel Baker
Family Matters - What Can Be Done When Parents Disagree about the Choice of Their Child's School?
Many parents will be faced with the task of choosing a school for their child as the applications for new school places open in the...
23/09/22
Rabab Zulfukar
Joint Tenancies Vs Tenants In Common: Severance Of A Joint Tenancy
Legacies consisting of shares in properties owned by more than one individual can often result in disputes. The crux of these disputes is...
21/09/22
Rachel Baker
Family Matters – Couples Will Often Try One Last Holiday Ahead of Summer Separations
It’s often said that the first Monday in January is known as “Divorce Day” this being the supposed busiest day for divorce lawyers across...
12/09/22
Jelena Korobkova
Christmas holiday can be the most wonderful time of the year, if contact arrangements are planned early!
By Jelena Korobkova, solicitor in our Family Law team With the long and hot summer finally coming to an end, most will shortly turn their...
08/09/22
John Bunker
Liz Truss has won the Conservative party election and becomes our new Prime Minister – so what this could mean in the world of tax?
Tax policy is all about choices, not just the total tax burden but also the individuals, or businesses who bear that tax. Recent tax...
06/09/22