Posted by the Family Law team on 30th November 2022
On 6 April 2022, family lawyers across the UK celebrated the introduction of the new divorce model. It was one where divorce was no longer based on fault, a move away from one party blaming the other for the breakdown of the relationship. Not all...
Read more...
Posted by the Family Law team on 29th November 2022
Agreeing on child custody is often the biggest hurdle to overcome during divorce and Christmas time is no exception. Often both parents want to spend the holidays with their children and conflicts can arise between the divorced parties. In the...
Read more...
Posted by the Property team on 28th November 2022
Residential Landlords- are you up to date? The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022 came into force on 1 October 2022. You must be aware of the legislation and – more importantly – that you are adhering to it...
Read more...
Posted by the Family Law team on 28th November 2022
As we enter Resolution’s ‘Good Divorce Week 2022', an obvious question that springs to mind is whether there’s really such a thing as a ‘good’ divorce. Well, for some, the answer is ‘yes’, and the changes to the divorce system in...
Read more...
Posted by the Family Law team on 25th November 2022
White Ribbon UK are the leading charity with the objective of ending male violence against women by engaging with men and boys to make a stand against violence. In recent years, there has been a greater understanding and acknowledgement that...
Read more...
Posted by the Property team on 24th November 2022
Commercial Landlords are you ready? It is now less than 6 months to go until existing lettings with an EPC rating of F and G are unlawful. The Law The minimum energy efficiency standard regulations (“MEES” regulations) were brought in to...
Read more...
Posted by the Personal Injury team on 23rd November 2022
Sky News recently reported on the areas of the UK with the highest prevalence of uninsured drivers. It seems that it is Birmingham’s turn to take that particular unwelcome crown. This report comes as Police Forces enforce a week-long...
Read more...
Posted by the Care Capacity Court of Protection team on 21st November 2022
It’s been confirmed in the Autumn Statement today that the Social Care Reforms, including the Care Cap of £86,000, that were due to come into effect from October 2023 have been delayed for two years. Given that the original Care Cap of £72,500,...
Read more...
Posted by the Private Client team on 18th November 2022
Our Lasting Powers Of Attorney Process will help you make a new Lasting Powers of Attorney ('LPA'). For some, making LPA's can be a daunting experience but we are happy to work with you. That's why when you choose to work with Bennett Griffin...
Read more...