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Every January, the Family Mediation Council runs an annual campaign known as “Family Mediation Week” to raise awareness of family mediation and the benefits it can bring to families facing separation. Family Mediation Week takes place this...
Following our recent blog on Divorce and Pensions: Who are the Pensions Advisory Group, this blog will focus on why pensions typically get overlooked in a divorce. As stated in our previous blog, for many divorcing couples, the primary focus at the time...
Paying parties often look at ways to delay or avoid having to make payment for work that has been carried out. A method increasingly seen is by saying that the final date for payment runs from the submission of a VAT invoice. However, in the case of Lidl...
The High Court has upheld a decision by joint administrators to reject a proof of debt in BV8 Ltd v BV9 Ltd & Ors [2023] EWHC 3048 (Ch). The proof of debt was submitted, claiming over £1 million. The Claimant’s appeal was dismissed due to...
“A Guide to the Treatment of Pensions on Divorce” was a report by the Pension Advisory Group published in July 2019. It has commonly been known by the family law community as PAG ever since. PAG was recently reviewed and updated in December...
A Declaration of Trust is a legally binding document which is signed as a deed. It is usually made at the time of purchasing a property and records the financial arrangements of all those who have an interest in the property. For example, the Declaration of...
As family lawyers return to work in January after the Christmas break, it is not uncommon for us to be questioned about ‘Divorce Day’ and to comment on the number of divorce enquiries received on the first working day of the new year. What is...
The period running up to Christmas can be a hectic time for everyone. On top of making sure that the food has been ordered, guests have been invited, and last-minute presents have been purchased and delivered, ensuring contact arrangements go ahead smoothly...
In the fast-paced world of employment, emotions can sometimes run high, and people may make statements that they did not genuinely mean, did not intend to say, or soon after regretted saying. This can lead to impulsive decisions such as a heat of the moment...
Phase transfer refers to when a child or young person moves between the different phases of education, such as from primary school to secondary school or secondary school to a post 16 institution. If a child or young person has an Education, Health and...
In the absence of a significant event, such as the discovery of an affair or other unforgivable conduct, it is rare for the realisation that a marriage has run its course to come on suddenly. More often than not, it is a series of issues arising over a...
Many business deals are carried out on a ‘handshake agreement’ (a verbal agreement that isn’t recorded formally), but not many business owners know that this in itself can form a contract that will be legally binding on the parties, with...
With Christmas fast approaching, this is a time for families to come together. This, however, is not the case for separated parents, who face challenges when it comes to making child arrangements for the festive period. Indeed, this can often be a daunting...
Home to school transport is often a key issue for parents and carers. It is also important for a local authority, but for different reasons, including that the cost of transport can be significant. Therefore, a local authority will often seek to reduce...
The government has published a draft statutory instrument titled The Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023, which contains various amendments to the law on TUPE, working time and holiday pay, which signifies a...
A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a document which appoints attorneys to act on your behalf in relation to your property and financial affairs, or health and welfare in the event that you cannot make decisions yourself. It is imperative that you take...
The recent Level 1 Raised Flooring Ltd v JM Construction (SW) Ltd 2023 case is a rare example of the court refusing to enforce an adjudicator’s decision. In this case, it was held that the adjudicator’s decision was not susceptible to...
A child or young person will have an EHCP because their special education needs ( SEN ) call for special educational provision to be made in accordance with an EHCP. The local authority responsible for providing provision set out in an EHCP will be the one...
The Birkett Long Divorce and Family Team are supporting Resolution Awareness Week 2023, which runs from 27 November to 1 December 2023. What is this week about? This annual campaign was initiated by Resolution – a community of over 6,500...
Running a livery yard can be enjoyable and stressful at the same time, from trying to meet the individual needs of liveries to scheduling field rotations to keeping on top of business paperwork. One thing that should be manageable for a livery yard owner is...
