It is a very common misconception that moving in together as a couple creates a “common law marriage” and gives you the same rights in relation to...
The Consilia Legal Blog
Why should I sign a pre-nuptial agreement?
Historically, pre-nuptial agreements were considered against public policy in England and Wales and were, to use the common phrase, “not worth the...
Supporting trans employees in the workplace
Supporting trans employees in the workplace Last week, the employment law team at Consilia Legal delivered an employment law update to the CIPD...
Profile: Meet Laura Clapton, Family Director
Laura Clapton is a highly experienced family solicitor and an accredited mediator. Laura is known for the highest level of client care. Laura...
Abbey Dash 2017
The Consilia Legal team have just signed up for the Abbey Dash in Leeds City Centre on 5th November 2017 in support of Age UK. Our directors Marie,...
Profile: Meet Sally Clark, Family Director
Sally Clark is a director at Consilia Legal and is a very experienced family solicitor, accredited family mediator and collaborative family lawyer...
Thinking ahead and starting the Christmas Contact conversation
In three months’ time the festive season will be upon us. Shops are already starting to display this year’s tinsel, baubles and the latest Disney...
New Vento Bands
New ‘Vento’ Bands A judicial consultation took place on 20 July 2017 between the Presidents of the Employment Tribunal in England and Wales and in...
Profile: Meet Andy Boyde, Employment Solicitor
Andy Boyde is an employment law solicitor at Consilia Legal. Andy Boyde is a former professional rugby union player having played professionally for...
New ACAS Guidance
Having a premature or sick child is naturally an extremely stressful time for any parent. To date there has not been any real guidance for...
Congratulations Emma Cartlidge on becoming a trainee solicitor
Emma Cartlidge began working for the firm in September 2015 as a paralegal. Emma was Consilia Legal's first employee and two years later she starts...
Divorce and Separation: what to expect from that first appointment with a family solicitor
Taking the decision to separate can be one of the most difficult decisions a person will make during their lifetime. If you find yourself in this...
People: Meet Marie Walsh Employment Director
Marie Walsh is an employment law director at Consilia Legal. Marie is well known and respected amongst her peers for her straightforward no nonsense...
Contact arrangements over school holidays
Contact Arrangements for Children during the school holidays School holidays – an exciting but also difficult time for all parents, whether...
BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court ruling overturns Employment Tribunal Fee regime
Supreme Court ruling overturns Employment Tribunal Fee regime Employment law specialists Consilia Legal say employers should not ignore a landmark...
Profile: Meet Emma Cartlidge, Trainee Solicitor
Emma is a trainee solicitor at Consilia Legal. Emma commenced her training contract in September 2017 and is currently working in the employment law...
Settlement Agreements – 5 things you need to know
Settlement agreement sets out the terms and conditions between an employer and employee when they agree to terminate the employment relationship or...
Retirement – What do you need to know?
In light of the announcement that Prince Philip is stepping down from royal duties in the Autumn, here are 5 things you need to know about...
Increase in compensation limits
From 6 April 2017, The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2017 SI 2017/175 will come into force and will increase the compensation limits...
What’s your status?
Well for starters we are not talking about Facebook! There has been a lot of action in the legal system recently about employment status and the...
Yorkshire Choice Awards nomination
Please vote for us in the Yorkshire Choice Awards. The link for voting is below and we would really appreciate your support. This is a huge honour...
Had your tinsel in a tangle? Is 2017 a year for change?
You may be really apprehensive having survived the recent festivities year and maybe have been waiting to make that all important decision about...
New Year, New Office. We’re opening in Harrogate.
We are opening the doors to a new mediation service in Harrogate. As a firm we were inspired to open an office dedicated to family mediation in...
Good Divorce Week
Laura Clapton and Sally Clark speak to Vale Radio about Good Divorce Week and the benefits of resolving family disputes in accordance with the...
School’s out for Summer
It’s that time of year when the summer holidays are fast approaching for parents both in England and overseas. For separated families this can be a...
Family Mediation : Raising the Profile
Family Mediation has been in the media this week with a new series focusing upon families going through the process of Family Mediation. The...
Negotiating a pre-nuptial agreement in family mediation.
We understand that is not the most romantic prospect in the world to ask your spouse/partner to sign an agreement to put some parameters in place in...
Negotiating a pre-nuptial agreement or a living together contract? Think outside the box and mediate.
If you are about to marry/enter into a civil partnership or start to formally cohabit with your partner you may wish to put some safeguards in place...
Back to school: How to approach contact arrangements
This week will see many young children starting school for the very first time. This is an exciting time in a child’s life as they begin their...
Equality Exchange
Marie is delighted to be speaking at the forthcoming Equality Exchange event run by Exchange Chambers in Leeds. The event is the first of many with...