The hybrid work environment
Other articles in this series have concentrated on some of the meeting solutions that are available and on the best way to run online meetings. This article will consider the differences between in-person and online meetings. For most of our existence mankind has traditionally held only face-to-face meetings (yes, even cavemen had committee meetings and […]
White v White: 20 years on from seminal farming divorce case
This blog has been posted on Kinglsey Napley’s website Farming divorces hold a special place in the heart of family lawyers as the landmark divorce case of White v White [2000] was that of a farming family. Twenty years on, this case remains one which fundamentally changed the landscape in which we operate, how we […]
Online meeting software – which is best?
The sudden requirement to use online meeting software was originally met with panic buying. Firms rushed just to get up and running, but now, six months into the pandemic, firms are reconsidering those initial decisions. So, is that software service good for the future? Products There is a plethora of meeting applications out there and […]
The challenges around home working for Family Lawyers
Since the arrival of Covid-19 and lockdown there has been a lot of discussion and articles about home working. Much of this has focused on home working from the viewpoint of the individual – should I use Teams or Zoom, isn’t it nice not having to commute and travel, how do I avoid embarrassing distractions […]
Advice for family lawyers: hosting online meetings
When the UK first went into lockdown during March 2020, a huge emphasis was placed on the importance of online meetings. The business community as a whole had to quickly become comfortable with appearing in front of a camera. Not only that, but we also had to become accustomed to the fact that normal life […]
Something old, something new: the Law Commission’s proposed changes to outdated wedding laws
In 1836 the Marriage Act was enacted. This was the same year that Charles Darwin returned to the UK after his second voyage on HMS Beagle, Dickens’ first novel was published, and the last hangings in the UK for arson and robbery occurred. The Marriage Act 1836 is the source of the main laws which […]
Will Women Be Prejudiced By The Introduction Of ‘No-Fault’ Divorce?
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill is expected to come into force in Autumn 2021, doing away with the need to justify the decision to divorce. It would be enough that one party considers that the relationship has irretrievably broken down, known as a ‘no-fault’ divorce. While the Bill has broad cross-party support, some have […]