Considerations for separated parents when travelling with children this summer
Family law
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With Summer just around the corner, expert family lawyer Chris Longbottom is reminding separated parents who are planning to spend time abroad, that there may be extra hurdles to overcome to ensure that travel plans with children go smoothly.
Written by
Chris Longbottom
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Count-down to identity verification for directors and PSCs and new rules for company registers
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If you are a company director there are changes, soon to be implemented, at Companies House which will impact you. Companies House recently announced that 18 November 2025 is D-Day for mandatory identity verification for directors and persons with significant control (PSCs).
Written by
Sian Symmonds
and
Aidan Clucas
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Dividing your home contents and personal belongings
Family law
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The division of the contents of the former matrimonial home and personal belongings is often an added complication in what is already a stressful and emotional experience.
Written by
Chris Longbottom
and
Emily Finn
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Farming divorces and collaborative law – a better way
Agriculture
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Sorting out a financial settlement on divorce can be complicated, especially for farming families whose personal and business affairs are often inextricably entwined. However, this does not mean that it can only be resolved through an expensive and stressful court battle.
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Clarke Willmott’s national employment team is led by partner Marc Long and supported by a team of 14 solicitors and support staff, including partners Jonathon Forrester, Louise Rogers, Paula Squire, Sharon Latham and Tim Copplestone.
Written by
Marc Long
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Where a business or individual has suffered a loss because of a fraud, our specialist fraud and asset tracing team can assist by securing the assets and pursuing a claim in the civil courts.
Grandparents’ rights under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989
Family law
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Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 acknowledges the importance of maintaining relationships between children and their extended family members, including grandparents.
Written by
Paige Atherton
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How to increase the effectiveness of your lasting power of attorney
Private wealth
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Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) are vitally important documents: they give someone power to make decisions about your financial affairs, or to make decisions in relation to your personal welfare, after you lose capacity.
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