Inquiry is set up in relation to rights of cohabiting partners
An Inquiry has been set up in relation to the rights of cohabiting partners due to a widespread perception that cohabiting partners have similar or identical rights to those who are married or in a civil partnership. The Women and Equalities Committee will be investigating the equalities issues around cohabitation, how cohabitation rights could be […]
Gates divorce move could boost children’s inheritance
Following the news of their divorce, the battle lines have been drawn further between Bill and Melinda Gates, as the billonaire’s estranged wife looks to increase her children’s inheritance of $10m each. Melinda has hired top trust and estate lawyers to her legal team, as the assets – worth $130bn – she shares with her […]
Cafcass latest monthly statistics reveal rising new cases
Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), who represent children in family court cases in England, have released their monthly statistics for April 2021. Overall summary Total new case demand in April was in line with pre-pandemic levels. In April 2021, Cafcass received 4,980 new cases (27.1% or 1,061 more cases than April […]
Fertility treatments : Are our laws fit for purpose?
Hollie Orgee, a senior solicitor at the Stowe Family Law office in Birmingham, discusses technology conception fertility treatments and whether our family laws are fit for purpose. Lockdowns, social restrictions and changes to how we live, coupled with financial, health and employment concerns, have had a dramatic impact on those women looking to start a […]
New tool to help firms achieve Cyber Essentials accreditation
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way cyber criminals target those they want to exploit. With this in mind, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has launched the Cyber Essentials Readiness Tool which helps firms prepare themselves for Cyber Essentials certification. The tool has been developed by IASME and asks firms a series of questions […]
