Unacceptable behaviour from a former partner, such as threats of violence, stalking or harassment, do not have to be tolerated. Types of injunction There are a number of injunctions that can be granted, including: A...
Pre-Nup is the slang term used for a Pre-Nuptial Agreement which is a document setting out how a marrying couple would wish to share their individual and jointly owned assets, should they subsequently separate. Most people...
Employment law is a fast-changing area and as an employer you need to stay up to date with developments to ensure that you are acting lawfully. Most employment law changes take place in April and October each year. National...
If you are looking to invest in commercial premises; either as a base from which to run your business, or as the start of a property portfolio which you plan to manage and let out to tenants, your two main options are either...
We recently celebrated our 10 year anniversary of being in Bank House. In 2007 we moved a few doors down the road from 180 High Street to Bank House in Bank Street. Bank House has a fascinating history; it was originally...
Nobody wants to see their hard-earned cash go to the tax man when they die, but until recently if your estate was worth more than £325,000 you faced the prospect of having to pay inheritance tax at a rate of 40 per cent....
Need extra financial support for your child? One of the biggest concerns for any parent who has separated or divorced will be household finances, particularly when there are children to provide for. If you are concerned...
Inheritance disputes were once considered the preserve of the super-wealthy or famous but in recent years the number of children disputing their parent’s estate in the High Court has risen by 11 per cent to 116 in 2015...
Many employers operate a dress code policy. However, what the employer might consider to be a reasonable requirement, a worker might see as discriminatory or even an infringement of human rights. Why have a dress code...
When a marriage is in trouble, the New Year is often a time when couples may decide to separate. With a feeling of a new start on the horizon and the opportunity to contemplate the future, this time of year seems to provide...