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Half of all couples who divorce have children under 16 and in full time education. Whatever problems existed to trigger the relationship breakdown will inevitably intensify if one parent moves out of...

In the recent case of Barbulescu v Romania, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled that the employee’s right to privacy under the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR)...

The Wills made by the great and the good, famous or important individuals often spark interest and curiosity when in the document comes into the public realm. Of course infamous...

Post Christmas and New Year, many newly engaged couples will be starting to plan their big day – set the date, find the venue, book the caterers – the list...

The start of a new year is a good time to both reflect and plan ahead. Considering whether buy-to-let properties are still a worthwhile investment in view of recent changes...

To obtain a divorce in England and Wales, married couples have to prove to the court that their marriage has irretrievably broken down. The person asking for a divorce has...

With Christmas on the horizon, the reality of spending Christmas as a newly separated family can trigger anxieties. Strong feelings about the breakdown of any relationship can be intensified by...

A recent case has confirmed that the Agency Worker Regulations 2010 (AWR) do not entitle agency workers to equal treatment in being considered for directly employed vacancies. The end user...

It can be extremely difficult for someone to appeal against a consent order or challenge its continuance. A consent order is made by the court with the agreement of the...

The withdrawal of public funding for financial claims in divorce cases was clearly demonstrated earlier this month in the case of Welch and Welch. The divorced couple had been involved...