Many families help a parent meet the cost of care, often with the expectation that the money will be repaid later. This article looks at the legal and practical considerations of lending money to a parent for care fees.
The government has launched a 15-week consultation on proposals to reform the UK’s equal pay system. In this article, Jackie Cuneen takes a look at the proposed changes and what they could mean for employers and employees.
Can workplace banter amount to sexual harassment, even if the comments are not directed at a particular employee? A recent Employment Tribunal case suggests it can.
Sherri York explores how new security measures being introduced by HM Land Registry are being enhanced for people buying or selling a home.
A High Court judge has upheld a mother’s final will after rejecting claims by her daughter that she did not understand its contents and had been pressured into changing her wishes.
This year the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in a landmark parentage and parental responsibility case, ruling that a person wrongly named as a child’s father on a birth certificate who is not married to the birth mother does not automatically gain parental responsibility if they are not the child’s biological father.
A recent High Court decision highlights when the courts may refuse to return a child under the Hague Convention, despite wrongful removal. This case explores how allegations of abuse, legal risks abroad and the child’s welfare can establish the “grave risk” defence and prevent a return order.
Husband’s prenup award cut after a High Court judge finds emails were falsified – read how his conduct affected the final outcome.
Probate delays are still affecting families, especially for more complex estates. Find out what causes them and how planning ahead can help reduce the risk.
A tribunal has ruled that a Nestlé employee was unfairly dismissed despite evidence of misconduct – highlighting that refusing to admit wrongdoing is not, in itself, grounds for dismissal.