It’s been almost a year since the change to Divorce, Dissolution, and Separation Act 2020 was passed in England and Wales, changing the landscape of the divorce process as of April 2022. With a shift from “fault-based” divorce to “no-fault” divorce, the legal system has become more compassionate towards separating couples. But how has it…
The legal age of marriage has been raised to 18 throughout England and Wales. This new law is designed to protect children from the damaging effects of forced marriage, which is when someone is made to marry against their will. This raise in the minimum age of marriage is a positive step towards protecting vulnerable…
Remortgaging can allow you to significantly cut your monthly mortgage repayments, as well as potentially release additional funds for things like home improvements. The process is relatively straightforward, but it is still important to have expert legal support to guide you, keeping your property and your money safe. In this article, we will cover: What…
For commercial landlords and tenants, service charges are an essential issue to get right as they are one of the most common areas of dispute. They must be set at an appropriate level, each party must fully understand what they cover and there should be a clear process for resolving any problems that arise. In…
A settlement agreement is a legally binding agreement between employer and employee that sets out the terms on which they will end an employment contract. If you have been offered a settlement agreement by your employer, you are required by law to take independent advice on its terms, to ensure that you understand the implications…
If you and your child’s other parent are no longer living together, you will need to make arrangements for the Christmas period. Working out early on where your child will spend each day avoids last-minute stress and disputes that cannot be settled in time for the festive period. With family courts experiencing a backlog of…
If you and your child’s other parent have differing opinions over the best school for your child, you may need help in resolving the issue. At Tayntons Solicitors, our family law team regularly represent parents to deal with education issues. We know how important your child’s schooling is and we will provide the guidance and…
With widespread economic uncertainty and potentially difficult times ahead, commercial legal expert Jaron Crooknorth and disputes expert Alex Lyttle look at how to make sure your business is in the best possible shape to weather approaching storms. Jaron and Alex are both partners at Gloucester law firm Tayntons, where they head up the Commercial and…
Employees have a range of employment rights in respect of issues such as unfair dismissal, unpaid wages, notice pay and holiday pay. When a dispute arises, it can be crucial to define whether an individual is an employee or not. Many directors are also shareholders and work for the company. They split their earnings between…
Who can request an Education, Health and Care needs assessment? The child’s parent; The young person over the age of 16 but under the age of 25; and A person acting on behalf of a school or post-16 institution. Contact us At Tayntons we can advise you on the best course of action if you…
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