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  TACKLING THE LOW OF AN ‘ALL-TIME HIGH’  

Although the world seemed to grind to a halt during the pandemic, family life went on. Whilst the closure of schools and the switch to working from home meant great change for many households, those individuals who were untouched by Covid-19 were able to carry on much as before. So too did the issues which […]

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  ‘No Fault’ Divorce: The Essentials  

In a month, the greatest change in divorce law in England and Wales in half a century comes into force. As things stand – and under legislation which has been in place since 1973 – spouses wanting to divorce need to demonstrate that their marriage has irretrievably broken down. They are required to do so […]

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  Flexibility Is The Key: International Women’s Day And The Workplace  

This year marks the centenary of a milestone in the history of the legal profession. In 1922, Carrie Morrison, Mary Pickup, Mary Sykes and Maud Crofts became the first women to qualify as solicitors. That they were only able to do so after the passing of a landmark piece of legislation – the Sex Disqualification […]

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  Middle Ground: The Benefits Of Hybrid Mediation  

Most domestic relationships, no matter how long or short, involve differences of opinion, both large and relatively small. Trying to resolve them and move forward can, of course, be extremely trying in itself. Sometimes partners or spouses can be too close to the causes of disagreement to determine the best practical way forward. That is […]

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