Top 10 Tips for Employers on the Employment Rights Act 2025 Reforms
Have you made the changes you need to comply with the reforms already in force? The Employment Rights Act 2025 is the most significant shake-up of employment law in decades, which is currently being implemented in phases. A first wave of changes is already in force (April 2026), with further major reforms expected from October 2026 and into...
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No-Fault Divorce: Ending the Blame Game
Ministers announced on 7th June 2021 that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 would come into force on 6th April 2022. No-Fault Divorce The Act introduces no-fault divorce as it removes the requirement to establish a fact as to the reason for the divorce and allows either or both parties to a marriage to apply for a divorce order...
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Addiction and Divorce
The link between addiction and divorce In recent years, there has been increased societal awareness of mental health, and it is recognised that there is often a link between mental illness and substance abuse. As family lawyers, we recognise and witness first-hand the link between addiction and divorce. The most common addictions that cause...
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Silver Splitters
A grey social revolution is happening, with people in their late 50’s and 60’s divorcing at a higher rate than ever before. Divorce Stats In the last decade, the Office of National Statistics reported that in the 65+ demographic, there had been a 38% increase in women divorcing men and a 23% increase in men divorcing women. This demonstrates...
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Enforcement of Child Arrangement Orders
Child Arrangement Orders were introduced in 2014 to replace Residence Orders and Contact Orders. They are put in place to regulate who a child is to live with or spend time with. However, issues can arise when parents or individuals named on the Order are not complying with the terms of the Order. What can be done? To enforce a Child Arrangements...
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Departure from Equality in Agricultural Divorces
Resolving agricultural divorce Agricultural divorces can be "notoriously difficult to resolve" (Wilson J in R v R [2004] FLR 98). There is often a departure from equality in farming divorces due to the non-matrimonial nature of some farming assets. For example, a farm that has been gifted, inherited and/or in the family for generations, in the...
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Three’s a Crowd -Third Party Interests in Financial Remedy Proceedings on Divorce
Financial remedy proceedings on divorce The recent ruling in the Akhmedov case highlights the Family Court’s powers to make court orders against third parties in financial remedy proceedings on divorce. In this particular case, the court ordered the parties’ son to pay his mother £75 M. The Wife had been awarded £453M in a court order made in...
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Have you missed out on a financial settlement on divorce?
Financial Settlement on Divorce At Myerson, we understand that a lot of marriages break down because of fault on both sides. It can be quite common that one party may feel a huge sense of guilt if they have left their spouse or civil partner. The marriage may have broken down due to: One party announcing they are homosexual. One party wishing to...
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Myerson Magazine Spring 2021 Issue
Download your digital copy below. This magazine covers a wide range of private client topics such as Lasting Powers of Attorney, Pre-nuptial Agreements, Professional Negligence Claims, Unpaid Salary and Bonuses and Challenging a Will.
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Guide to Fertility
Guide to Fertility Nichola Bright , a Senior Associate in the Family department, discusses fertility law in our latest video. She covers specific areas, such as: The law and fertility treatment The anonymity of donors Parental rights Here to Help Our specialist Family Solicitors can support and advise you as to your practical and legal options...
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Financial Rights of Unmarried Parents
Financial Support for Unmarried Parents Nichola Bright , a Senior Associate in the Family department discusses the financial rights of unmarried parents, including: What to do if an agreement cannot be reached; The types of order the court can make; and How you can fund your legal fees. Here to Help Our specialist Family Solicitors can support...
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Surrogacy: The Legal Implications
A Guide to Surrogacy In our latest video guide, Nichola Bright , Senior Associate in the Family department discusses the legal implications of surrogacy. The guide covers areas concerning: How you can find a surrogate. Reasonable expenses for surrogates. How you can acquire parental rights. Here to Help Our specialist Family Solicitors can...
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Matrimonial Finances
Financial implications of divorce In our latest video guide, Jane Tenquist , Partner, and Head of the Family department considers the financial implications of divorce. Areas covered The guide provides a better understanding of the options available to you when considering divorce. Here to help Our specialist family lawyers can support and advise...
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