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The Intestacy Rules

In July 2023, the statutory legacy due to a surviving spouse or civil partner under the Intestacy Rules increased from £270,000 to £322,000.

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Fire and rehire – is it a good idea?

The Government is analysing feedback on its draft statutory Code of Practice tackling the use of 'fire and rehire'. But what does this mean to employers?

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A step towards family and maternity leave security

The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill 2022-23 is to be heard before the Lords on 19 May 2023.

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Significant duties set to fall on employers

The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill. A Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill) which originated in the House of Commons, Session 2022-23

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National Pet Month – Have you got a pet-nup in place?

National Pet Month runs from April 1 - May 1 2023, and aims to promote responsible pet ownership. As a nation, we love our pets, and with more than half of households in the UK owning at least one pet, pets are a huge part of our lives for many of us.

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Home visits for wills, LPAs and other sensitive topics

If you are considering a meeting with solicitors, attending an office can be daunting especially if you want to discuss something as personal as your will, LPA or have recently suffered a bereavement. In addition, maintaining emotions can be difficult especially in a busy professional setting.

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Character is, perhaps, destiny

Reliance on 'good character' is not limited to dishonesty allegations (although it is most often seen in that context). It is not a defence but remains a useful tool in the box.

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When jointly doesn’t mean equally?

We highlight the difficulties an unmarried couple may face when they own property together in the event of a relationship breakdown.

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Relationship breakdowns

RIAA Barker Gillette is a leading family law firm in Central and North London. It is our approach that stands us apart.

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The importance of being transparent

Under the SRA's Transparency Rules 2019, authorised firms must publish costs and complaints information to clients and potential clients on their websites.

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Drones – Keep them out of my air space

Recently this firm handed its office lease back to its landlord, who had commissioned a drone survey of our hard-to-get-to roof to see how dilapidated it was. A voice in my head said, 'that's our air space, and you need our consent to fly your drone in it'. It was an interesting thought.

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Principles behind principles

New Year, a time for resolutions, for predictions about the year ahead, for reflection and hopes, for joining gyms and visiting them occasionally. This article will have none of that! There are no dreams here, only nightmares better suited to Halloween.

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