Posted: 07 November
Parents who separate often need clear guidance on how child maintenance payments are decided. The system is run by the Child Maintenance Service (CMS), which uses a formula to ensure children receive consistent support. Understanding how a child maintenance...
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Posted: 05 November
Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities In recent years, cohabitation, when two people live together in a relationship without being married, has become increasingly common. Despite its prevalence, many couples are unaware that cohabitation does not automatically grant them the...
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Posted: 30 September
Bringing Together Two Established Legal Practices Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP (THB) and Bawtrees LLP today announce that they have merged, bringing together a 65‑strong team to provide broader legal support to individuals and businesses across Essex and the wider...
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Posted: 05 September
A life interest trust enables you to preserve the value of your estate for future generations. These trusts are usually included in wills for the preservation of properties. Benefits for Blended Families Blended families often benefit from a life...
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Posted: 28 August
An EPA is a document authorising one or more people (Attorneys) to manage financial and property matters on behalf of an individual (Donor), in the event that the Donor loses mental capacity. It is no longer possible to create...
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Posted: 22 August
Do Grandparents Have Automatic Contact? Family relationships can become strained during separations or family breakdowns, and one group often caught in the middle are grandparents. While they can play a vital role in the emotional and practical support of...
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Posted: 05 August
Decriminalising Rough Sleeping and Begging in England and Wales What Is the Vagrancy Act 1824? The Vagrancy Act 1824 is a nearly 200-year-old law that makes it a criminal offence to sleep rough or beg in England and Wales....
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Posted: 05 August
What You Can (and Can’t) Share Outside the Courtroom Why Confidentiality Matters In family court proceedings, the sharing of information outside the courtroom is strictly regulated. This is to protect the privacy of those involved, particularly when children are...
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Posted: 04 August
Uk Inheritance Tax Changes Loom British farmers are facing major changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules that could threaten the future of family-owned farms and agricultural businesses. With the UK Government set to scale back long-standing agricultural tax reliefs...
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Posted: 23 July
Social Media as Evidence in Family Law Although the Family Procedure Rules 2010 encourage privacy and discretion in family matters. The reality is that social media content is frequently being submitted as evidence. Screenshots, videos and online behaviour are...
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