Posts from July 2024
Charities versus Community Interest Companies (CICs) – which structure is right for your organisation?
Community Interest Companies (CICs) and charities play vital roles in the UK’s social enterprise sector, each contributing to the public...
30/07/24Rentcharge Reform Comes Into Force
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 will gain some notoriety from being the last passed legislation of the Conversative...
24/07/24Summer Holidays And The Risks Of International Child Abduction
The summer holidays are almost upon us and with the break comes plenty of time off spent with loved ones and possibly the excitement of...
22/07/24Navigating Minors’ Non-Molestation Orders: Insights from D v T [2023] EWFC 97
A Non-Molestation Order (NMO) is a legal injunction designed to protect an individual (applicant) from harm or the risk of harm. It...
22/07/24Navigating Charity Trustee Duties: A Conflict-Free Approach
You’ve likely heard the news about Captain Tom’s daughter and son-in-law recently being disqualified from serving as charity trustees by...
18/07/24King's Speech: Tax - What's Next For Our New Government?
The Kings Speech does not include details of actual tax changes, which will come in the new Government’s first Budget, likely to be in...
17/07/24King's Speech: From Renters Reform to Renters Rights – Labour’s Plans for the Reform of the Rental Sector
''In today’s King's Speech, Labour put forward the new Renters Rights Bill, which will carry through a number of provisions from the...
17/07/24King's Speech: Lack of Cohabitation Bill Is Missed Opportunity To Provide Protection For Millions Of Couples
Today’s Kings Speech is a missed opportunity to provide clarity to millions of couples across the UK who are currently cohabiting and...
17/07/24Domestic Abuse And Financial Remedy Proceedings – How High Is The Bar?
As Family lawyers, we are frequently asked to what extent the Family Court will take ‘conduct’ (such as domestic abuse) into account when...
16/07/24Managing A Difficult Period With My Ex: The Children’s Summer Holidays
The summer holidays should be about making special memories, but they can be difficult for separated parents. The holidays can generate...
16/07/24Planning a destination wedding this summer? Make sure it’s legal before tying the knot
Wedding season is in full swing this summer and it’s likely that at least one invitation will be to a sun filled destination, with the...
16/07/24Our new Private Financial Dispute Resolution Service - Helping couples settle cases and avoid costly and stressful court hearings
International and HNW clients dealing with a separation or divorce are increasingly looking to resolve matters out of court because of...
16/07/24International Surrogacy – what is it, and what are the legal implications of having a baby through surrogacy overseas?
Recent data from CAFCASS (the Child and Family Court Advisory and Support Service) shows that, since 2014, more than half of UK parents,...
16/07/24European Commission Pensions and Divorce
When considering financial settlements as part of a divorce in England and Wales, the Family Court has wide-ranging powers to make orders...
15/07/24Pathways to Parenthood: Adoption and Surrogacy in the LGBTQ+ Community
CommunityThe recent BBC drama series “Lost Boys and Fairies” has touched the hearts of viewers, delving into the intricate journey to...
08/07/24General Election: What next for residential property under Labour?
In what turned out to be an historic landslide victory, Labour was complimented by commentators for being cautious not to overpromise. ...
05/07/24What the Labour landslide victory means for your personal taxes
As the nation wakes up to a Labour landslide victory today, we take a look at what this means for individuals’ taxes over the coming...
05/07/24‘The Female Voice’ Panel: Top Tips for Career Progression, Career Change and Entrepreneurship.
As part of our women-led initiative ‘The Female Voice’ we hosted an event designed to empower women and foster connections within...
03/07/24UK General Election: Investment Update
With less than a week to go before the election, the Investment Team at Irwin Mitchell assess the latest polling data along with the main...
02/07/24Future Planning For Children With Disabilities And Additional Needs
It’s easy for life to get busy and become hectic and with that comes the temptation of focusing on the here and now and losing sight of...
01/07/24