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Pets are considered by many as part of the family. But how do the Courts view pets when it comes to divorce? The Law Pets are treated as chattels under English Family Law. This means…

The first working Monday of the New Year has been dubbed Divorce Day. This is when there is an increased number of enquiries, online searches and applications relating to divorces.  Some say that after the…

With Christmas fast approaching families are starting to make arrangements to celebrate the festive period together. However, this can be particularly stressful and upsetting for separated parents and their children. Contact arrangements can often prove to…

Whilst many across the country celebrate the England team’s recent success at the FIFA World Cup, for others it could mean an escalation in domestic abuse.   A recent study from Lancaster University has shown…

Last week saw the return of the annual Pinney Talfourd Christmas tree light up in our Upminster office where staff members from across all of our office locations attended for a festive get together in…

Redundancies can be at time hard for an employer to navigate. It can also be disruptive. Employers generally seek to reduce costs and restructure their operations in order to remain competitive and will do so…

The Chancellor unveiled the Government’s Autumn Statement today and announced significant changes to the Capital Gains Tax annual allowance from April 2023. What is Capital Gains Tax and when is it payable? Capital Gains Tax…

When purchasing a property, it is crucial to carry out searches on the property, such as Drainage and Water search, Local Authority search and Environmental search. An Environmental search covers many topics concerning the property…

Whether preparing a Will, Codicil or Power of Attorney the person creating the document must have the necessary capacity to know and understand the nature of the document for it to be valid. Assessing capacity with…

In most cases the parties to a court Order dividing their assets following a divorce comply with the Order. What can be done if one party fails to comply? There are several methods of enforcement…