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Halloween trick or treating – dos and don’ts

October 31, 2023
Sebastian Jakubowski and Habibur Choudhury
Family, Litigation

Pumpkins, trick or treating, getting dressed up - there is plenty to celebrate when it comes to Halloween. However, even though you might be in disguise, it is no excuse for failing to observe the law. Here are some of the dos and don’ts for Halloween.

No-fault divorce – is it working?

August 16, 2023
Habibur Choudhury
Family

According to figures from the Ministry for Justice, divorce applications rose by 20 per cent in the year following the introduction of no-fault divorce. Read more here.

What happens when a parent breaches a court order?

July 31, 2023
Habibur Choudhury
Family

What happens if a parent breaches a court order in the context of family law? What are the consequences and what legal recourse is available?

Widow wins Inheritance Act claim: Kaur vs Singh

Widow Mrs Kaur wins an Inheritance Act claim against deceased husband Mr Singh to show a balance between law and personal morals in estate planning.

Divorce and your Will

In a 2021 survey, over two-thirds of happily married couples were uncertain about their estate's fate in a divorce. Additionally, 37% believed their former spouse would lose any claim to their estate post-divorce. Read more.

blended family of five watching TV, eating take out - Bowling & Co Solicitors

Estate planning for blended families

Ensure a secure future for all children in blended families with proper estate planning. Protect their inheritance and well-being.

Taking children on holiday

July 10, 2023
Habibur Choudhury
Family

Taking children on holiday depends on whether you have parental responsibility for the child in or not and if you need to seek permission.

Does common law marriage exist in the UK? What you need to know

May 16, 2023
Habibur Choudhury
Family

Common law marriage is not recognised in the UK. We look at what this means for couples who choose to live together without getting married.

Have you got a pet nup in place?

April 28, 2023
Monika Wawrzynczyk
Family

A pet nup is an agreement if you are in a relationship and own a pet together. It outlines how you will handle the care and ownership of your pet should you decide to part ways.

UK emergency alert system – Advice to those vulnerable to domestic abuse

The UK emergency alert test on Sunday 23 April can put victims of domestic abuse at risk. Here is government guidance to turn the alerts off.

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