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• Why the divorce and financial settlement are separate
  Posted on October 16, 2026
  When people talk about ending a marriage or civil partnership, it is common to hear them say that they are ‘getting divorced’. This is often used by people as an umbrella term that covers divorce and financial settlement. This has led to a common assumption that once the final divorce order is granted, everything else, including who gets the house, how the savings are split, and what happens to the pensions, is automatically sorted out by the Court.
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• Dealing with an unreliable employee and changes to employment rights
  Posted on October 9, 2026
  An unreliable employee can take up a lot of management time, and wider problems in the workplace when conscientious colleagues have to cover for them. Due to changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025, protection from unfair dismissal will start much earlier in the employment relationship. Employers therefore need to be ready to deal with this situation effectively, as soon as they notice an employee cannot be relied upon.
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• How frequently should you update your will?
  Posted on October 5, 2026
  Many people make a will, sign it and place it somewhere safe, rarely giving it another thought. However, a will should never be viewed as a document that is prepared once and forgotten. Instead, it should be regarded as an important part of your financial and personal planning that should be reviewed periodically throughout your life.
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• Resolving a dispute with a personal representative during probate
  Posted on October 1, 2026
  For many beneficiaries, ‘probate’ involves a period of waiting while the deceased's estate is valued, debts are settled and assets are distributed. It is not uncommon for beneficiaries to become frustrated by how long the process appears to take, particularly when they are uncertain about when they will receive their inheritance or how much they are ultimately entitled to.
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• Can my solicitor help me stay in my own home?
  Posted on September 25, 2026
  Recently, well-known actors such as Helen Mirren and Piers Brosnan have been appearing in films and television series within the genre known as ‘Senior Adventure’ or ‘Elder Action’. These stories often focus on retirees or older people living in retirement villages or care homes, solving crimes or embarking on road trips - such as The Great Escaper, in which Michael Caine's character leaves his nursing home to attend the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in France.
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