It has long been the practice of employers to suspend employees usually immediately, when there is a suspicion of gross misconduct. The justification for the suspension has always been that suspension is a ‘neutral act’ and simply takes place to allow the employer to carry out an investigation while the employee is not within the […]
A pedestrian launched a bid for compensation blaming a cyclist for the accident – despite a court hearing she was staring at her phone when she walked on to the road. The Cyclist is now liable to pay out because “cyclists must be prepared at all times for people to behave in unexpected ways”, Judge […]
Unfortunately, when parent separate, parental alienation can occur. This is where a child has been manipulated, coerced or otherwise pressured to side with one parent over another. Parental alienation is not always obvious and can be difficult to spot, but its effect on children is highlighted by CAFCASS as abusive and […]
Parental responsibility is defined under 3 (1) Children Act 1989 as being: “all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which by law a parent of a child has in relation to the child and his property”. But what does that mean in practical terms? Parental responsibility (PR) can be acquired in different ways. Generally […]
With the summer holidays fast approaching many of you will be thinking about booking a holiday abroad. However, for those of you who are separated then if you want to take your child/children out of the jurisdiction (abroad) then you will need the consent of anyone who has parental responsibility (usually the other parent). The […]
Unfortunately, one of the problem areas of buying properties in this day and age in England and Wales (unlike Scotland), is that the other side can pull out of the transaction at any time, leaving you with a bill for your solicitor’s fees, and possibly search costs which can add up to quite a sizeable […]
Family Solicitor/Legal Executive required to work at our Cleckheaton office. To deal with the full range of private family/matrimonial matters including divorce, finances, and private children matters. This will involve a mixed caseload of both private and legal aid matters. Full or part time considered and salary dependant on experience. Please send CV to [email protected] […]
You may recall our recent post in support of Micklefield Hedgehog Rescue who were fundraising to convert their garage into a hedgehog clinic. This is still ongoing and funds are still needed. The attached picture is of a female hedgehog called Peanut. She was being monitored by one of our staff members in her […]
Do you need Family Law advice but are concerned about the cost implications? We not only offer the traditional option whereby you are charged at the solicitors’ hourly rates and therefore pay for exactly what work is required and completed on your matter but we also offer various fixed fee packages and are even able […]
Changes coming into force 6th April 2019 . As at above date all workers must receive a payslip not just employees . The number of hours worked must be indicated on payslips where the pay varies, by the amount of time worked. Where pay is fixed and does not vary employers have no new […]
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