Removing children from England and Wales: what do separated parents need to know?
Removing children from England and Wales without the required permission from everyone with parental responsibility, or the Court’s authority can…
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Positive covenants on freehold property: what they mean in practice
What are positive covenants? Covenants are legally binding promises or obligations given by one party (“the covenantor”) to another (“the…
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Planning for the summer holidays after separation
School holidays can be difficult for parents to manage, especially in the immediate aftermath of a separation. With the summer…
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GK Barry toxic gossip: can website operators be held liable for what users say?
A new documentary on BBC IPlayer has been released where GK Barry explores the online forum “Tattle Life” and the…
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How does shared care affect child maintenance?
In England and Wales, both parents are legally responsible for contributing towards a child’s living costs, and this is often…
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HMRC Trust Registration Service (TRS): what do clients need to know?
The HMRC Trust Registration Service (TRS) is an online register maintained by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). It was originally…
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When can you obtain Parental Responsibility as a same-sex parent?
In family law, Parental Responsibility (PR) encompasses all the “rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which by law a parent…
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Cohabitation reform in England & Wales: what clients need to know
The Government has recently published details of a major consultation on reforming the law for unmarried couples who live together.…
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Dilapidations claims and redevelopment: are tenants paying more than they should?
When a commercial lease comes to an end, one of the most significant financial risks for tenants is a dilapidations…
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Cohabitation and Intestacy: why making a Will matters more than ever
Family life has changed considerably over recent years. Increasingly, couples are choosing to build their lives together and cohabiting without…
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