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Employment Law Bulletin - April 2024

The Government has announced the proposed annual increase in compensation limits for certain tribunal awards and other statutory payments. The changes, which take effect from 6 th  April 2024, include: The maximum compensatory award for...

Can I vaccinate my child without the other parent's consent?

No, you cannot vaccinate your child without permission from all persons who hold parental responsibility providing their consent. This is because the decision whether or not to vaccinate a child is a medical decision, which should always be made jointly...

Can I share my spouse's annual bonus after our divorce?

The Court will strive to divide assets between separating spouses fairly and will take into account a list of relevant factors, including: the age of each party, their earning capacities and future earning capacities / income resources, the financial needs...

What happens at a Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) hearing?

An FDR hearing is usually the second Court hearing during Financial Remedy Proceedings.  It typically takes place some months after the First Directions Appointment (FDA) hearing. At the FDR Hearing, both parties are given the opportunity to reach a...

Employment Law Bulletin - March 2024

In the recent case of  Miller v University of Bristol,  the Claimant held anti-zionist views. He had been subject to two internal investigations after making comments about Zionism being “inherently racist, imperialist and...

What is the deadline to appeal a decision made in the family court?

The family team at George Green Solicitors, notably Mark Vandaele and Aimee Stokes , have recently had success at appealing a high-net-worth financial order at the Royal Courts of Justice. The road to a successful appeal is a long one, however the...

Non-Compliance with a child arrangement order led to imprisonment for 28 days for a mother in contempt of court.

The case of Raza v Gall [2023] led to a mother being imprisoned for 28 days after she was found to be in contempt of court for continually not complying with court orders. The proceedings arise due to the Father putting in an application for a Child...

Companies House Changes Set to be Introduced from March 2024

UK Company Law is changing. Following the introduction of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act in October 2023, a number of changes will come into force from 4th March 2024. Of these changes, the most notable include new requirements for both a...

Employment Law Bulletin - February 2024

The Court of Session has recently handed down its judgment in the case of  Bathgate v Technip Singapore PTE Ltd which concerned whether a settlement agreement could be used to settle future unknown claims.  The Claimant was made...

Will the courts in England recognise a divorce that was granted overseas?

This matter was recently considered by the High Courts in the case of Mahtani v Mahtani [2023] EWHC 2988 (FAM). In this case, the Wife and Husband were married in London on 06 February 2003. They later went through a subsequent Hindu wedding celebration in...
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