Many of us are very familiar with the concept of the Bank of Mum and Dad. Both those giving and...

If you have been appointed as someone’s attorney, under a Lasting Power of Attorney (also...

A claimant may have difficulties in pursuing an employment claim where his employer or former...

Families are traditionally thought of as nuclear families consisting of a couple and their...

With an increase in blended families including second marriages, those who choose to re-marry may...

Santa may be bringing your child their favourite toys this Christmas, but what would the law be...

Family dynamics can be complicated when a step parent is co-parenting a spouse’s child and...

Social media is prominent in today’s technological world. Whether it’s used...

The simplest type of will is known as a mirror will. These are typically made by married couples...

“That’s not what they would have wanted” is the most common phrase we hear from...

Buying a house, or helping a loved one do so, is likely to be the biggest purchase you will make...

Planning a wedding is a time filled with joy and excitement. However, it can also bring some...

The current Brexit deadline is 31 October 2019. It is difficult to second guess what will happen...

The Ministry of Justice publishes quarterly statistics for claims in the employment tribunal,...

Birkett Long is delighted to announce the promotion of solicitor, Muntech Kaur, to Associate. ...

There is no such thing as a common law husband or wife. Many people are left in a difficult...

In 2003, Essex Pride was established, and how far the law has come even since then! It is now...

  Birkett Long is delighted to welcome solicitor, Lucy Birch, to its divorce and family...

Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) allow you to appoint one or more people as your attorney(s) to...

A trainee solicitor at leading Essex law firm, Birkett Long, has seen his hard work and commitment...