23 Apr, 2024 Children in care - the North/South divide By Sacha Hibbitt It has long been discussed that England suffers from a North/South wealth inequality. This has only been exacerbated by cuts to public...
15 Apr, 2024 ESG - social value is no longer a mere nice-to-have By Adriana Klincova Highlighting the positive impact of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on their workforce, local community, and broader society is...
05 Apr, 2024 How much? Court fees set to rise By Kadie Bennett Following a consultation period, 172 court fees are set to rise, with the change being effected by a statutory instrument in summer 2024....
27 Mar, 2024 Who keeps the engagement ring after separation? By Kadie Bennett There are different answers depending on when the separation occurred and whether there were any conditions placed upon the gift when...
26 Mar, 2024 Who watches the watchdog? By Christopher Frankling A recent BBC article has highlighted an instance where hospital consultants have raised concerns about patient safety, overcrowding and...
25 Mar, 2024 The risks of not considering digital assets before you die By Lucy Bluck New research has revealed that fewer than a quarter of people aged 30 or over have referenced digital assets in their will. Research...
14 Mar, 2024 Real stories of divorcing couples By Elizabeth Wyatt A revealing article by top researchers about the real stories of divorcing couples. The death of ‘meal ticket for life’ and the reality...
14 Mar, 2024 Family disputes to be resolved faster through extra £170 million investment into the justice system By Elizabeth Wyatt Well, some good news at last on a chilly March day. Let's hope it reaches the coal face and is applied to speed up the journey through...
07 Mar, 2024 'I'm asking for it' - enshrining affirmative consent into British law By Stacey Barnard Right to Equality has launched its ‘I’m asking for it' campaign this week. The campaign aims to make changes to the laws surrounding...
07 Mar, 2024 Probate and the Budget - a nugget of hope? By Donna Holmes Yesterday's Budget had some ‘headline grabbers’ around tax cuts - given the cost of living crisis, whether those cuts make a discernible...
05 Feb, 2024 Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week: 5-11 February By Nicola Woods Each year, the Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week takes place during the first full week in February. The goal is to raise...
31 Jan, 2024 Private investigators - do they have a role in family proceedings? By Kadie Bennett Using a private investigator should be an exception rather than the rule. This article I read gives food for thought about the...