Jul 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
Getting divorced can be a daunting and stressful time for both parties. There are various steps which need to be undertaken to end the marriage. We have summarised those steps below to try help you understand the process of how to apply for a divorce. Petition One...
Jun 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that a heterosexual couple were discriminated against by virtue of the fact they were unable to enter into a civil partnership instead of getting married. The Civil Partnership Act 2004 currently only applies to same-sex couples...
Jun 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Employment status: employee, worker or self-employed? The Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA 1996) defines an employee as “an individual who has entered into or works under (or, where the employment has ceased, worked under) a contract of employment” which means a...
Jun 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
As a family mediator, my role is to facilitate discussions between parents concerning arrangements for their children. My focus is on helping parents make decisions about their family’s future following their separation. Whilst it is accepted that it is the parents’...
Jun 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Consilia Legal team are committed to supporting and being actively involved in our local community. We work in partnership with Nightingale Primary Academy and recently volunteered our time to help with reading with the pupils. Everyone who took part found the...
May 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
On 17th May 2018, many family lawyers from around the country campaigned for the law to change so that the ‘no fault’ divorce becomes part of matrimonial law in England and Wales. The campaign was launched by Resolution First for Family Law which is an organisation of...
