Pet custody in separation and divorce: Understanding the legalities and preparing for disputes

Family businesses

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Pet custody can be a contentious issue for separating couples. This article discusses the legalities of pet ownership and divorce.

25 March 2025

Written by

Emily Finn

and

Paige Atherton

Refused flexible working request made for “childcare needs” can amount to indirect sex discrimination

Employment

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Refusal of the employee’s flexible working request to accommodate her childcare needs amounted to indirect sex discrimination.

24 September 2021

Written by

Paula Squire

Rugby in schools

Sport

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Headway UK – the brain injury association, has issued a statement commenting on a call, by doctors and health experts, to ban full contact rugby in schools

2 March 2016

Should I make a sole or joint no fault divorce application?

Family law

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In a sole application, only one party is responsible for making the application and progressing it. In a joint application, both spouses apply together and are jointly responsible for progressing.

14 February 2024

Written by

Emily Finn

SME housebuilders need help to get Britain building again

Commercial property

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The Government wants to “get Britain building again” with a pledge to deliver 1.5 million homes across the country in its first five-year term – a level of output not seen since 1977.

13 November 2025

Written by

Nicola Sutton

Still seeing too farming injuries and deaths

Agriculture

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HSE data shows farming is the most dangerous profession in the UK, personal injury lawyer says more needs to be done to keep the industry safe.

17 April 2025

Written by

Lee Hart

Taking security for commercial debt

Banking and financial services

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This article discusses options available if a third party in a commercial arrangement is a corporate entity.

26 April 2023

Written by

Bethan Evans

Ten tips on saving money in a divorce

Family law

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If you’ve come to the decision to end your partnership, be sure to read our tips below before calling in the lawyers.

9 June 2022

The advantages of discretionary Will trusts

Wills & probate

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We explain how discretionary Will trusts work and explore how one might have prevented a family dispute over a Scottish estate. Call 0800 652 8025 for an initial consultation with a Wills specialist. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

26 September 2019

The dangers of homemade Wills

Wills & probate

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Homemade Wills can be dangerous and give rise to numerous problems, including family disputes and estate administration issues. Contact a Wills solicitor on 0800 652 8025. Free initial consultation. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

10 March 2020

Written by

Paul Davies

The importance of training your employees

Employment

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Training is an essential part of ensuring that managers/supervisors handle staffing issues in the right way and employees know what is expected of them. This is where we can help.

23 September 2023

Written by

Paula Squire

Pet custody in separation and divorce: Understanding the legalities and preparing for disputes

Refused flexible working request made for “childcare needs” can amount to indirect sex discrimination

Rugby in schools

Should I make a sole or joint no fault divorce application?

SME housebuilders need help to get Britain building again

Still seeing too farming injuries and deaths

Taking security for commercial debt

Ten tips on saving money in a divorce

The advantages of discretionary Will trusts

The dangers of homemade Wills

The importance of training your employees

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