Can you ever force a parent to be a parent?
Can you actually force a parent to ‘be’ a parent when they decide that the role isn’t for them? We…
Read moreWhy a Cohabitation Agreement is so important to unmarried couples
Contrary to popular belief, there is no legal concept of “common law” spouse and the law relating to cohabiting couples…
Read moreConverting a civil partnership into a same sex marriage
Since 2005 same sex couples have been able to enter into civil partnerships and since March 2014 to enter into…
Read moreNo Fault Divorce – Finally, an end to the blame game is in sight
The Ministry of Justice confirmed that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill entered Parliament on 7 January 2020. The Bill…
Read moreEmployment Tribunal rules ethical veganism is philosophical belief
An Employment Tribunal has ruled that ethical veganism constitutes a belief worthy of protection under the Equality Act 2010. A…
Read moreReal Estate: Restrictive Covenants Affecting Land
A restrictive covenant imposes an obligation to do something or requires expenditure e.g. an obligation to erect a boundary wall.…
Read moreShaviram Normandy Ltd successfully contests Council’s restrictive covenant
Shaviram Normandy Ltd recently made a successful application to modify a restrictive covenant on a building in Basingstoke, despite opposition…
Read moreAngela Sharma joins the Pinney Talfourd Family Law team
Pinney Talfourd are delighted to welcome Angela Sharma to our Family Law team. Angela qualified as a solicitor in 1997…
Read moreDetermined Boundary Applications; Agreed and Determined Boundaries
When it comes to registering land, mapping was imprecise for a long time, meaning many old title plans can cause confusion over boundary lines. However, agreeing boundaries…
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