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What is a Child Arrangements Order and what does it do?
Legal Rights of Cohabiting Couples & Financial Support for Children
Head of Employment Law, Kate Lea, explains...
When it comes to estate planning there are various types of Will available, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. One type of Will, which is rarely made and often leads to disagreement, is the mutual Will...
1,000 jobs cut may trigger potential Unfair Dismissal Claims and a wave of Settlement Agreements
An Executor is a person who is named in a Will to deal with the estate of someone who has died. They have a legal duty to carry out the instructions of the Will in accordance with the Law...
A 58 year-old was successful in the Employment Tribunal on a case of Age Discrimination, with his employer being ordered to pay a shocking £3.2 million award!
Is your divorce the end of your financial commitment to your ex? Do you need a Court Order before you re-marry?
"If our new Prime Minster is true to his word then employer lawyers need to brace ourselves as we are in for one hell of a ride!" Head of Employment Law, Kate Lea, explains...
Senior Associate Solicitor, Sejal Patel, looks at the changes to employment and employment law should Labour win the General Election...
Large US bank dismisses employees for ‘Mouse Jiggling’ ...
The case of Clifford -v- IBM United Kingdom Ltd...
What is Independent Legal Advice [ILA] and a Certificate of Legal Advice?
We look at how flexible an employer ought to be to allow staff time off to watch The Euros...
The nation is at fever pitch with the Euros 2024 football. Up and down the country flags are appearing and people are preparing for a month full of football until mid-July.
You may have heard about trusts and how they can stop you from paying inheritance tax, protect you from paying care fees and avoid the need for Probate all in one set up, but are they really this magical solution?
This year’s theme is “Do you see me?” It aims to challenge the barriers faced by people with learning disabilities and to celebrate the valuable contribution they make to society and the workplace...
Homeowners are at risk of fraud scams when payments are made via email, without a verification process....
For various reasons, acting as Executor may not be something you feel comfortable undertaking, but what are your options?
Solicitor Nathan Mee took part in the Sky Dive on 24th May for Lamp Charity as part of the Lamp 5k challenge...
We are delighted to announce that Senior Associate Solicitor, Kate Lea, has been promoted to Head of Employment Law.
We explain the duties required of Executors in managing the maintenance of a deceased person's property...
Planning your funeral in advance can ease the burden on your loved ones during a difficult time and ensures that your wishes are met. But how exactly should you plan for your funeral, and is this necessary?
If you have been faced with homophobic or transphobic comments from your employer or co-worker, it is important to understand that the law is on your side...
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) updated their guidance on pension sharing orders in January of this year. Senior Associate Family Solicitor, Alistair Dobson, explains...
What is the cost of a Will, the type of Will, and solicitors / Will professionals who draft it
Action Homeless, a client of Lawson West’s, is a thriving local charity and social enterprise committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness in Leicestershire...
There are several strategies you can use to your advantage to strengthen your position when negotiating, but here are our five top mistakes to avoid...
There has been a huge rise in the number of families being investigated by HMRC for potentially underpaying inheritance tax...
Lawson West provides FREE Walk-In sessions each week where you can speak to an experienced employment specialist about your employer troubles...
What would happen if you died without a Will… Are your wishes going to be adhered to? Are your loved ones even aware of your wishes?
This week marks Mental Health Awareness week. Senior Associate Solicitor, Kate Lea, explains...
If you've ever wondered how Heir Hunters determine who is entitled to a share of an inheritance windfall, you won't be surprised to know there are set rules in place. Could you inherit from a family estate? Read our step-by-step guide...
Answer the following questions to see how well you would fare at writing a Will!
Agricultural Property Relief (APR) is a tax relief under UK law allowing up to 100% relief on farming land, houses and cottages. The relief is in place to allow continuation of farming businesses after death or transfer without the need to sell the business to pay a 40% tax bill...
How to approach a Settlement Agreement negotiation and useful steps you can take...
As the summer is soon approaching, you may be considering taking your child/children abroad for a holiday. Discussing this arrangement is often more difficult for separated parents...
Lawson-West wins unfair dismissal claim after employers told a Great-grandmother to give her 'naughty child' a 'good slap'...
One of the key decisions you'll need to make when preparing your Will is choosing an executor or executors...
Fees in the Family Court have remained the same since 2021. However, as of 1st May 2024, a 10% increase will take effect...
Head of Family Law, Fiona Wilson, explains everything you need to know about Pre-Nups...
Can I bring a Discrimination Claim against my employer?
When separating parties are resolving their financial position during divorce, a relevant factor which the Court can take into account when determining a fair outcome for financial remedy is “gross and obvious conduct”...
We are more than delighted to share our news from LOROS that Lawson-West has just passed its Lifetime Giving Target of £15,000...
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are legal documents that allow individuals to appoint trusted people to make decisions on their behalf if they become unable to make decisions for themselves. Here's why it's advisable for adults over 18 to consider creating LPAs...
When you lose a loved one it can be a stressful, emotional, and confusing time. As matters become clearer, you may discover you have inherited under the Will or the Intestacy Rules… but what if you want to re-direct your entitlement?
Whilst you’re going about your annual spring clean, consider extending the physical clean to your estate planning and take the opportunity to review your long term plans...
Buying your first home can be as scary as it can be exciting, and sometimes there can be more things to pay for than you anticipate and therefore building this into you budget is very important. Here are few things to keep in mind budget wise as you embark on your first home buying journey...
In the case of D Pile-Grey v Ministry of Defence: 2200649/2022 a Tribunal ruled that it is racist to say someone is playing the race card at work. Senior Associate Solicitor, Sejal Patel, explains...
