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CHANGE OF USE OF YOUR BUSINESS DURING COVID-19

Mackenzi Lee once wrote, “It’s not failure to readjust my sails to fit the waters I find myself in”. Whilst Sting sung, “don’t stand so close to me”, both important messages during this difficult time but for the purpose of this piece, which I write,…
Jolliffes
March 30, 2020
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SHARING CARE OF CHILDREN WHILST IN LOCKDOWN

We find ourselves in difficult times as a country and the government’s decision to place the UK into lockdown has thrown up questions surrounding children of separated parents. Here are some frequently asked questions we have received to assist you: - Can my child spend…
Jolliffes
March 26, 2020
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PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS – ARE THEY WORTH DOING?

As a Specialist Family Lawyer, I am frequently asked whether there is "any point" in entering into a Prenuptial Agreement. "Do they stick?" The question is often put to me by a Family's Accountant or Commercial Advisors as a tax planning exercise is embarked upon.…
Jolliffes
March 4, 2020
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS – THEY THINK IT’S ALL OVER

In decisions in the last few years the Court has highlighted and re-affirmed the need to ensure that when parties are drafting documents which are intended to settle claims, those documents are drafted with care to safeguard that they do in fact carry into effect…
Jolliffes
February 26, 2020
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DIVORCE 999

Your world falls apart. You have been informed that your spouse no longer wants, needs or loves you or maybe you have delivered that news. What to do next? Other than the decision of what to say, to whom and when, there are a myriad…
Jolliffes
February 12, 2020
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PARTNERS IN LIFE

The press has been full of news about a major change in Family Law with the possibility of a heterosexual couple being able to enter into a legal relationship known as a Civil Partnership In 2004 Civil Partnerships were first introduced into the law of…
Jolliffes
January 9, 2020
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A CHRISTMAS DILEMMA

Money troubles can be exacerbated with Christmas presents to buy and hospitality to fund.  This is doubly difficult if in a relationship one party is a spender and the other a saver. Time together might also lead you to conclude that time apart might be…
Jolliffes
December 13, 2019
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WHEN DOES MAKING A COVERT RECORDING AMOUNT TO MISCONDUCT?

In the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) case of Phoenix House v Stockman, the Claimant had disclosed a covert recording made during her employment as evidence in her unfair dismissal claim.  The employer believed that her compensation should be reduced to reflect her conduct in making…
Jolliffes
August 1, 2019