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Amendments to the Family Procedure Rules, which came into force on 29 April 2024, introduce a wider definition for Non-Court Dispute Resolution. The hope is that these changes will promote early resolution outside of court, relieving pressure on them and...
Scott Mitchell, husband of late Dame Barbara Windsor, has been appointed People’s Champion in the fight against dementia with £6M funding announced for clinical trials & early detection. With dementia affecting nearly every family in the UK,...
A dispute between three brothers over the inheritance of the family farm has been settled by the High Court. Whilst the brothers were promised equal shares of the property upon the passing of their parents, the farm was not equally divided in their...
Despite a 1.4% dip in 2023, UK house prices show signs of recovery. Experts now predict a 3% increase in 2024 amid stabilizing inflation. UK house prices fell by 1.4% in the year to December 2023, according to the latest figures from the Land Registry....
To honour International Women’s Day, Judge & Priestley has produced three articles looking at the struggle to overcome discrimination and to create a more equal society. In this third piece, we look at how, despite huge strides to overcome...
To honour International Women’s Day, Judge & Priestley has produced three articles looking at the struggle to overcome discrimination and to create a more equal society. In this second piece, we look at how despite landmark legal shifts in the...
To honour International Women’s Day, Judge & Priestley has produced three articles looking at the struggle to overcome discrimination and to create a more equal society. In this first piece, we look at how as little as 60 years ago, women had...
Couples embroiled in company law battle over development project. Court drama unfolds as Majority's property transfer sparks legal firestorm. Court of Appeal overturns ruling, signalling a showdown in a full trial. Informal ops shed light on need for...
In an episode of The Martin Lewis Money Show Live, the financial journalist commented on the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney, the legal documents drawn up when you are fit and healthy, authorising someone of your choosing to make decisions on your...
Housing Secretary vows to ban No-fault evictions before next election, tackling landlord abuse. Proposed Renters (Reform) Bill aims to protect tenants' rights, including outlawing discriminatory practices, improving housing standards, and strengthening...