In this first "Getting to Know" we talk to Andy Boyde from our Employment Law Team here at Consilia Legal. Andy is a former professional rugby...
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Consilia Legal Celebrate A Hat-Trick Of Family Law Awards Nominations
The team at Consilia Legal are delighted to announce a third nomination for the most prestigious awards in the family law sector, and we are looking...
When Separated Parents Disagree – a Guide to Prohibited Steps Orders
Prohibited Steps Orders are designed to protect children and ensure their wellbeing. This blog post will explore what Prohibited Steps Orders are,...
What are my rights as an employee?
The Labour Manifesto (Labour’s plan to make work pay – Delivering a new deal for working people) (New Deal), contained the following wording: “Our...
No-Fault Divorce in England: Two Years On
In April 2022, England and Wales saw a significant shift in family law with the introduction of no-fault divorce. This change, brought about by the...
Employment Tribunals – Navigating the process
If you are considering submitting an Employment Tribunal claim against your employer or you are an employer who has had an Employment Tribunal claim...
What is classed as sexual harassment in the workplace?
Sexual harassment occurs when a person engages in unwanted conduct of a sexual nature that has the purpose or effect of: Violating someone’s...
Parental Leave at Work – What might change?
Over the last few weeks, some European countries have introduced changes to their parental leave policies to give greater flexibility to employees...
Divorcing a Narcissist: Protecting Yourself Legally and Emotionally
Divorcing a narcissist is not an ordinary separation. It demands careful planning, emotional resilience, and a thorough understanding of the legal...
Can My Employer Fire Me Without Cause?
A hot topic of conversation following the labour manifesto (Labour’s plan to make work pay – Delivering a new deal for working people) (New Deal),...
How Your Divorce Is Affecting Your Child
For separating couples, the emotions are often heightened and in the midst of sorting their divorce, they often overlook the impact of the divorce...
How Do We Agree On Child Contact Following Separation?
We often have enquiries from clients who cannot agree on contact for the child with their ex-partner following their separation, and this is an area...
My Employer Made Me Redundant & Then Hired Someone Else. What Do I Do?
If you’ve been dismissed by reason of redundancy and your employer has then given someone else a job, you may have a claim for unfair dismissal....
Can I Get Divorced In The UK If I Live Abroad?
A common question we receive from British Expats living overseas is “can I get divorced in the UK if I live abroad?” In short, the answer is yes....
Now you can use one lawyer for a divorce with Resolution Together
The question of whether one separating couple can use the same family solicitor for their divorce has been one that has been asked to family...
How will our assets be divided on divorce?
When I initially meet with a client to discuss their separation, one of the burning questions on their mind is about how the assets of the marriage...
COVID Carry Over Leave Must Be Taken By The End Of March 2024
By the 31st March 2024, workers will no longer be able to carry over leave they were unable to take during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the...
Paternity Leave – Draft Regulations Published
The Government has published draft regulations setting out proposed changes for those taking statutory paternity leave where the expected week of...
ACAS Publishes final version of Flexible Working Code
On 11 January 2024 ACAS published its revised Code of Practice on requests for flexible working. If it receives parliamentary approval, the Code is...
What’s mine is yours, but don’t touch my pension
One of the most difficult and contested matters to deal with on divorce is often the issue of pensions. As a family solicitor, I often get asked...
The Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023
On the 8th November 2023 the Government released The Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023, draft...
Employment Settlement Agreements: What You Need to Know
In the dynamic landscape of employment, situations may arise where employers and employees decide to part ways amicably through what is known as an...
Mastering the Art of Settlement Agreements: 5 Top Tips
Navigating the intricacies of a Settlement Agreement can be a challenging task, whether you are an employer or an employee. This legal document,...
Should I talk to a family solicitor before Christmas?
Christmas. A time for festivities and, so it seems, a time to put planning for the future on hold and concentrate on enjoying precious family time...
Interveners
Q) What is an Intervener in financial remedy proceedings? A) An Intervener is a third party (such as a parent/family member/friend) who is claiming...
How are Business Assets Treated on Divorce?
When a couple separate all assets must be disclosed and this includes any interest either party has in a business. The business interest could be...
Divorce with an International Element
With the ever-increasing job opportunities outside of the UK, and the lure of better weather and lifestyle elsewhere in places such as Dubai, the...
How the Renters (Reform) Bill could impact separating families
The Renters (Reform) Bill (“the Bill”) has been introduced to parliament and makes provisions for changing the law regarding the private rented...
Cohabitation – the myth of common law marriage
Cohabiting couples are the fastest-growing family unit in the UK, with the Office for National Statistics releasing recent data showing that...
The impact of the continued increase in the cost of living on divorcing couples
The last few years have been a challenging landscape for everyone with the pandemic and then the turbulent economic climate, as a result of the...