Following the breakdown of a marriage, it is necessary for the matrimonial assets to be distributed between the parties. The legal procedure of distributing the financial assets of divorce can be complicated. It can also be a hostile experience for the...
The Meaning of ‘Mediation’ Mediation is a confidential process which, in family law, is a negotiation between families that is managed by specially trained mediators rather than judges. The mediator leads the process without passing judgement...
A director of a company inherits a number of significant legal duties under the Companies Act 2006 (the “2006 Act”). These statutory duties under the 2006 Act are “owed by each director to the company” and form the starting blocks of...
The time that it takes for a divorce to be completed will depend on the individual circumstances of each case. Within the process though, there are two key waiting periods. Firstly, once the application for divorce has been issued, the applicant (or joint...
There is a one-off bank holiday on Monday 8 May 2023 to celebrate King Charles’ coronation. Are your staff entitled to an extra day’s paid holiday, and can they insist on taking it on 8 May? The answer depends on the wording of...
A company in deadlock is usually a company on the brink of insolvency. The impact on employees, directors and shareholders can be huge. Navigating a deadlock situation and deciding on the best way to respond requires specialist advice. Our corporate dispute...
A share buyback is a purchase by a company of its own share capital from one or more of its shareholders. To complete an effective buyback, it is essential that the provisions of the Companies Act 2006 are strictly adhered to. To comply with the...
Children due to start school in September 2023 will receive confirmation of their school application outcome on 17 th April 2023 (National Offer Day). All parties who hold parental responsibility for a child should be involved in important decisions such...
The new law which came into force on 27 February 2023 (The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2002) means that it is no longer legal for 16 and 17 year olds to be allowed to marry or enter a civil partnership, even if they have the consent of...
A final order (previously known as a Decree Absolute) finalises a divorce and confirms that the marriage has ended. To end your marriage you must apply for either: a final order a decree absolute - if the court issued your divorce application before 6...
