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European 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...
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Pathways 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...
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General 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. ...
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What 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...
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‘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...
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UK 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...
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Future 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...
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Fairness vs. Finance: The Prenup Dilemma
While prenuptial agreements (or “prenups”) are not automatically legally binding, the Court will give weight to them if certain...
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I’m Looking For A Man In Finance, Trust Fund, Pre-Nup
For most, the concept of entering into a pre-nuptial agreement is enough to put a dampener on any engagement celebrations. But perhaps...
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Ex Not On The Beach – Holidays And Separated Parents
Holiday season is fast approaching. In a matter of weeks schools will be out for the summer and people will be dreaming of far-flung...
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2024 Elections – Home and Property Policies
All the key parties predictably had some policies relating to housing in their manifestos, although some more comprehensive than others,...
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Social Care funding in the Election spotlight
Social care is a political hot potato with many proposals put forward and withdrawn over the last decade… The U-turn on the care funding...
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International Bereavement: Navigating the Legal Requirements Following a Death Abroad
The untimely and tragic death of Dr Michael Mosley on the Greek Island of Symi has highlighted the practical complexities involved when a...
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What Will The General Election Mean For Cohabiting Couples?
Despite the increasing number of couples living together without getting married, the law does not offer the same protections to them if...
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Tax For Private Clients In The Election Campaign: What Do We Know?
Tax for individuals has been a major element in the first half of the General Election Campaign, with the Conservatives making tax...
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The General Election – Pensions issues
Rishi Sunak’s General Election announcement on Wednesday 22 May left very little time for Parliamentary Business to be completed before...
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Bridging the Philanthropic Knowledge Gap for High-Net-Worth Individuals
Our high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients encounter distinct challenges when navigating the multitude of...
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The Impact of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 for Practitioners and Litigants in Person
With the cost of living on the up and finances tighter than ever, individuals involved in family related disputes often find themselves...
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Funeral And Burial Disputes
A death in the family is an emotional and difficult time, and one of the things that the family will need to think about is making...
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Twist of Fate: Safeguarding Bereaved Minors Through Succession Planning
We first meet Oliver at a workhouse, an orphan after the death of his mother during childbirth. Following his escape from the clutch of...
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Vulnerable Children: Thinking About The Future
Being a parent can be stressful and exhausting. There are no manuals or professional qualifications to prepare you and you just have to...
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Fertility Law Changes to Benefit the LGBTQ+ Community and People Living with HIV
Ministers in England and Wales have recently announced significant changes to fertility laws, which are being celebrated as a major...
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Tax Change ahead of the General Election: what’s changed and what’s postponed?!
Some big tax changes planned in the Budget on 6 March have not been enacted. While some small ones made the cut, before the General...
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Sports Club – Charitable Status or CASC?
If you are currently working with a local sports club, you may be thinking about the club’s options for obtaining charitable status....
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Landmark Court Of Appeal Decision Sheds Light On Treatment Of Pre-Marital Wealth, The Sharing Principle And The ‘Matrimonialisation’ Of Assets
In this recent Court of Appeal case, the court considered how money which was generated in part prior to a marriage should be treated on...
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The Dangers of Not Having a Properly Drafted Will for Business Owners
A well-structured Will is essential for everyone, but it becomes even more critical for business owners. When you own business assets,...
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Will Disputes: Using a Caveat to prevent a Grant of Probate
For many people, the death of a loved one can bring uncertainty and stress, at a time when they are already grieving. In cases where...
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Parental Responsibility To Be Automatically Suspended For Child Rapists
A recent amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill will mean that people who have committed the most serious sexual offences against a child...
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Breaking Traditions: Japan’s Child Custody Revolution
Japan’s parliament has recently approved a significant change to a decades-old law that has been subject to criticism from divorced...
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Facing Facts – Denial Of Dementia
Dementia is arguably one of the cruellest of medical conditions, stripping families of their loved one’s identity. It is very hard on...
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