Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Changes and What Employers Need to Know as Reforms Take Effect
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025. It amends the law relating to employment rights to enhance employee protections, bringing major changes throughout 2026 and 2027. With key provisions now in force and further reforms due to take effect throughout 2026 and 2027, our Employment Lawyers outline the...
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Grey Divorce: Financial Planning for Divorce in Later Life
Divorce is increasingly becoming a later-life experience. Between 2011 and 2021, the share of adults who are divorced fell among under-50s but rose among over-50s . Whilst the emotional impact of a divorce is likely to be the same at any age, there are several practical and financial implications that should be considered when divorcing later in...
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What Can I Do If My Ex Stops Me Seeing My Child?
If you have separated or are in the process of separating, we understand that one of the most difficult aspects can be no longer seeing your child every day. Understanding your rights and knowing what steps you can take if you and the other parent cannot agree arrangements for your child can feel overwhelming. Below, our Family Law Solicitors...
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Christmas Child Arrangements: Planning Ahead for the Festive Period
The festive period is a time for families to come together. However, for separated parents, agreeing on arrangements for children over Christmas can be challenging. Where possible, children should be able to have a meaningful relationship with both parents, especially during the festive period. Reaching an agreement well in advance can help...
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Myerson Solicitors Strengthens Chambers UK Rankings with Six New Recognitions in 2027 Guide
Leading independent law firm Myerson Solicitors has secured six new rankings in the Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2027, further strengthening its reputation for legal excellence and reflecting a sustained period of growth and success for the firm.
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From Conflict to Collaboration with Marcie Shaoul
How can professionals better support separated parents to move away from conflict and towards a more constructive co-parenting relationship? The Myerson Family Law team is delighted to welcome Marcie Shaoul , founder of The Co-Parenting Method and one of the UK’s leading voices on constructive co-parenting following separation, for an engaging...
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Do Grandparents Have Rights to See Their Grandchildren?
Grandparents often play a significant role in a child's life, providing emotional support and stability and, in some cases, being the child's primary caregiver. Official statistics published by the Office for National Statistics in 2021, together with more recent estimates from the Family Rights Group , suggest that around 160,000 children in...
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Wedding Law Reform: Why the Proposed Changes Matter for Couples
The law governing weddings in England and Wales has remained largely rooted in legislation dating back to the nineteenth century. However, significant reforms may now be on the horizon. In July 2026, the government launched its consultation “ Tying the Knot: Reforming Weddings Law in England and Wales ”, proposing the most substantial overhaul...
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Can You Divorce Without Sorting Out Finances?
Couples increasingly choose to separate and divorce without having sorted out their finances, which could be attributed to the advent of a more accessible online divorce service, but there are implications for not finalising financial matters by...
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The Remarriage Trap: What Every Divorced Person Should Know Before Saying “I Do” Again
For many, a second marriage is a true new beginning, a chance to improve with hindsight. Second marriages are far from uncommon. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) , around one in three opposite-sex marriages in England and Wales involve at least one person who has been married before. With thousands of divorced people...
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What Makes a Marriage Legally Valid?
Reports surrounding Olivia Attwood's marriage and the Government's new consultation on reforming weddings law have highlighted an important question: what makes a marriage legally valid? While significant reforms have been proposed, the current legal requirements in England and Wales remain unchanged.
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