Latest

The US State of New Orleans has recently seen its first single sex divorce. Ironically this took place two hours before Louisiana sanctioned its first same sex marriage. Here in...

Bonuses allow employers to reward good performance and increase motivation amongst their workforce. However, employers may be exposed to potential disputes with employees if bonus schemes aren’t implemented correctly. A...

When a business becomes involved in a dispute it can often lead to unbudgeted cost and expense with no guarantee of a successful outcome. Resolving disputes quickly, even if it...

With the rise in “international” marriages and relationships, more children have been born to parents of more than one nationality. In the event of a breakdown of the relationship, it is...

Following divorce, the on-going obligation to continue to pay maintenance to an ex spouse is often a bone of contention. Spousal maintenance payments are often seen as a financial burden and frequently...

From 1 October 2015, anyone letting all or part of their property for rent is required to have at least one smoke alarm installed on every storey of their properties...

Living apart together (LAT) relationships are more common than ever before with flexible modern relationships and changing family dynamics. For those in an LAT relationship who are still receiving financial support...

With the start of the new academic year, University students around the country are moving into private rented accommodation or renewing existing tenancies. Whether you own just one or a...

For several years, raising the inheritance tax (IHT) threshold to £1million has been proposed and finally it is here – or is it? The chancellor announced in the July 2015...

The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (SBEEA) will open the doors to office holders to assign rights to certain claims which previously were not assignable. The SBEEA provides...