Wilsons Solicitors launches ‘one lawyer, one couple’ solution
1 November 2024
South-west and London law firm Wilsons Solicitors has launched its new service which gives separating couples…
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Autumn Statement 2024 – tax policy announcements
31 October 2024
The key changes in the Autumn Statement are listed below.
Sexual harrassment in the workplace - Are you ready for 26 October 2024?
9 October 2024
From 26 October 2024, every employer will have a positive legal duty to actively prevent sexual harassment at…
Businesses are increasingly reducing headcounts in favour of AI – how can they do so responsibly? (People Management)
2 September 2024
As the use of AI continues to increase in all sectors of work, it is essential that when employers look to…
Molly Mae and Tommy Fury’s net worth before split and who brings in most of the cash (Express)
15 August 2024
Molly Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have brought a lot of money into their five year relationship and have just…
Family lawyers comment on shock Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury split (Today’s Family Lawyer)
15 August 2024
As there is no such thing as ‘common law marriage’, Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury will go their separate…
Your Questions: My ex-partner won’t pay his share of the rent? (Financial Times)
15 May 2024
Cohabitation when there is no chance of reconciliation with your partner.
Employment law changes effective from April 2024
22 April 2024
A number of important changes have now come into effect. Have you updated your policies and practices to reflect these?
Tata Steel threatens to withhold enhanced redundancy package (Personnel Today)
16 April 2024
Tata Steel has indicated that an enhanced redundancy package may not be available if employees choose to strike.
A day in the life as a family lawyer (Today’s Family Lawyer)
9 April 2024
A behind-the-scenes look at the demanding yet fulfilling role of a family lawyer.
Avanti West Coast under fire for menopause gift bags (HR Magazine)
4 April 2024
Avanti West Coast has faced backlash after offering a menopause employee support group a gift bag that rail…
Dementia cases and inheritance disputes: How to challenge a will (The Money Pages)
4 April 2024
As dementia becomes more prevalent and family relationships grow more complex, the number of will disputes has…
How family lawyers should respond to the ongoing rise of cohabitating couples in 2024 (Today’s Family Lawyer)
4 April 2024
Recent data from the ONS reveals that the percentage of individuals in cohabiting couples has risen from 20.6%…
Understanding the implications of the Renters (Reform) Bill (8.9ha)
22 March 2024
On 11 February 2024, Michael Gove reiterated the government's commitment to abolishing residential "no-fault"…
Growth in the family sector – how are you managing it? (Today’s Family Lawyer)
13 March 2024
How will family courts deal with the GLP Index predicted growth of +3% for family lawyers in 2024?
Where now for mediation? (Law Society Gazette)
2 February 2024
On the last day of Family Mediation Week, the government announced it had stopped plans to make mediation…
Changes to national insurance contributions: an employer’s guide (People Management)
11 January 2024
What do the changes to national insurance contributions mean for employers and employees?
Labour proposes reform to Cohabitation Laws (Today’s Family Lawyer)
18 October 2023
At the latest Labour Party Conference, proposals were made about reform to cohabitation laws.
Will the Predictable Terms and Conditions Act change anything? (Personnel Today)
3 October 2023
Individuals employed on a casual basis will soon have the opportunity to appeal for more consistent contracts…
Court delays and the impact on family practitioners (Today’s Family Lawyer Podcast)
2 October 2023
The Today’s Family Lawyer podcast welcomes Natasha Grande, Head of Family at Wilsons LLP, to discuss the…
What can be done about delays in the family courts? (LexisNexis)
25 September 2023
Natasha Grande considers the implications of the latest Family Court Statistics and what steps are and can be…
Doing Away With Dirty Laundry (New Law Journal)
15 September 2023
When private details of divorces & separations leak out, the impact on the parties’ reputations can be huge.
Turning Back The Clock on Court Delays (New Law Journal)
11 September 2023
As the backlog in private children cases keeps escalating, Natasha Grande is calling on family law…
Is the Government announcement on Nutrient Neutrality a good thing?
1 September 2023
Has Gove bought certainty in allowing housing development to take place by introducing the late amendment to…
The removal of Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 – will this both reduce the availability of private sector renting and create an underclass of tenants?
1 September 2023
There has been much written about the removal of section 21, but very little of it has considered why protected…
How prenuptial agreements can help shape farming family futures (Farmers Weekly)
21 August 2023
The importance of securing a prenuptial agreement.
Farms are tricky assets in divorce (South East Farmer)
2 August 2023
Divorce proceedings involving farms present unique challenges due to their high capital value but low income yield.
Agents warned to tread carefully on Court of Protection sales (Estate Agent Today)
1 August 2023
Agents are being strongly advised to take care when managing sales for individuals with diminished mental capacity.
Does the menopause workplace standard go far enough? (Personnel Today)
23 June 2023
Organisations are starting to understand the impact that menopause can have on employees’ careers and…
Renters Reform Bill (Part 2)
25 May 2023
In this second article in our series on the RRB, we look at the content of the bill itself and the changes on…
Family court reporting pilot launches (Today’s Family Lawyer)
1 February 2023
The family court reporting pilot has this week (30th January) launched in Cardiff, Leeds, and Carlisle in what…
Employment Insight: What’s next?
22 September 2022
What might employers expect from this Friday's emergency mini budget and from pledges the new PM, Liz Truss, has made?
Taking precautions against legacy fraud (Charities Management)
22 August 2022
Whilst a recent Supreme Court decision limits an insurer’s ability to avoid liability for fraud, you have to…
The Trust Registration Service and the Trust Register
21 July 2022
HMRC's Trust Register has now been extended and requires virtually all trusts to register on its service before…
Farming after the death of a spouse (Farmers Guardian)
29 June 2022
Farmers Guardian has featured a piece from Martha Swann looking at how money issues can arise when the…
Supreme Court denies appeal in charity legacy fraud case (Today’s Wills & Probate)
29 June 2022
Today's Wills & Probate has featured a piece from Fiona Campbell-White regarding the recent Supreme Court…
Justice with Joy
15 June 2022
Whilst the pride celebrations continue to strive forward and look towards the future, it is important to look…
Do I have to use my estate agent’s chosen mortgage broker? (Financial Times)
10 May 2022
The Financial Times has featured a piece from Jayna Patel answering whether you should use an estate agent's…
In the press: No-Fault Divorce
7 April 2022
Family Law Partner Graham Coy has been quoted in a number of publications recently discussing the introduction…
Employment Insight - What does ‘living with Covid’ mean for employers?
3 March 2022
The government has announced the next phase of its response to Covid, ‘Living with Covid’. We take a closer…
Employment Insight - Holiday pay developments
16 February 2022
Continuing the trend of recent years, there have been some further developments relating to the right to paid…
Drastic changes to stamp duty land tax reliefs on the horizon?
20 January 2022
HMRC have opened a consultation regarding possible important changes to stamp duty land tax (SDLT).
Should a dynastic family business be shared on separation?
20 January 2022
Some might say such a business should not be shared at all, ever. Jennifer Williamson looks at how the family…
The importance of mediation
17 January 2022
Today, Monday 17 January 2021, marks the first day of Family Mediation Week.
Graham Coy, Partner in the…
Changes in sickness absence requirements
21 December 2021
Employees who are off sick between 10 December 2021 and 26 January 2022 can now self-certify their absence for…
Our Family Law team and collaborative practice
20 December 2021
Following Good Divorce Week 2021, the newly expanded Family Law team at Wilsons reflect on the positive results…
“There is often a better way…”
4 November 2021
The recent Judgement in the case of Crowther v Crowther [2021] EWFC 88 and [2021] 10 WLUK 407 handed down on…
Britney Spears’ conservatorship from an English law perspective
14 July 2021
As a typical girl growing up in the 1990s, obsessed with all things pop culture, I was (and unashamedly still…
