In order to start divorce proceedings, the court requires the parties to have been married for at least a year. There are exceptional circumstances where marriages can be deemed either void or voidable but these are likely to be extremely rare. If needed,...
The remit of decision making for the board of directors of a company and the company’s shareholders is different – albeit for many smaller companies the shareholders and directors may be one and the same. The board of directors: guiding the...
A change in the law gives spouses and civil partners more money when an individual dies without a will, but many misconceptions about who inherits remain. When someone passes away in England and Wales without leaving a Will, they are deemed to have died...
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to how children should spend time with each parent following a divorce. What is appropriate for one family, may not work for another family. For example, if there are different shift patterns between the...
Navigating shareholder meetings: private limited company obligations Private limited companies must take heed of their legal obligations under the Companies Act 2006 (the Act ) and under their constitution (their Articles of Association). Central to...
Under Section 8 of the Children’s Act 1989, there are three different types of orders that a Court can make in relation to children: A child arrangements order A prohibited steps order A specific issue order If there is a significant risk of a...
The concept of dual employment has been debated for many years. There is nothing in employment law which states that an employee cannot have two employers in respect of the same work but judges have always grappled with the practicalities of how...
For many people, pets become a key part of their family. As such, what should happen to pets when couples separate can become very contentious. The Law The family court itself has no duty to consider the welfare of a pet during the division of assets....
In the context of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), precision in financial matters is paramount, especially when it comes to establishing the purchase price. One method that can be attractive to buyers and sellers for its simplicity and transparency, is...
When it comes to selling your company, one crucial element that contributes to a smooth transition of ownership is the use of Completion Accounts. These financial snapshots play a pivotal role in defining the final financial terms of the deal. In this...
