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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Pre-Nups, Post-Nups and the Christmas Proposal: Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until the Wedding to Talk About Them
In the UK, the most common dates for marriage proposals are Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, with research showing that up to a third of engagements happen over the festive season . With this surge in proposals fast approaching, it’s important to also prepare for the practical side of marriage. While receiving a proposal is an exciting and...
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Tech, Safety & Co-Parenting: Inside Our Family Wizard
New Episode of My Family Pod with Family Lawyer Joe Ferguson and OurFamilyWizard’s Katie Deans As technology continues to transform how we live and communicate, it’s also reshaping how separated parents co-parent. While digital tools can create safer, more efficient ways for families to stay connected, they can also be misused, raising serious...
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Domestic Abuse: Legal Protections and Support UK
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month , a global campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse, challenge harmful behaviours, and provide vital support for victims and survivors. This is followed by the 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence (25 November - 10 December), which highlights the legal and practical measures available to...
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Family Law Seminar
We were delighted to host our Family Law Seminar at Myerson Solicitors in Altrincham on Thursday, 4th September. The event provided valuable insights for family law practitioners. Our speakers included: Sally Harrison KC , who explored the complexities of Schedule 1 Children Act 1989 applications Daniel Currie , who offered commentary on business...
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What Happens to my Pension During Divorce?
Discover how divorce impacts your pension and explore strategies like pension offsetting, sharing, and attachment. Get expert advice from Myerson Solicitors to secure a fair financial settlement.
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Divorce and Special Needs: Jane Tenquist in Conversation with BBC Radio 5 Live
Recent headlines have brought a sensitive and complex issue into the national conversation: the challenges faced by divorcing parents of children with special educational needs. In response to this growing discussion, our Partner and Head of Family Law , Jane Tenquist , was invited to speak with BBC Radio 5 Live to provide expert legal insight...
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Collaborative Divorce and Separation: How Collaborative Law Works
At Myerson, we understand that the end of a relationship can be overwhelming, especially when children are involved. Our family team is passionate about helping separating couples resolve matters in a constructive, respectful, and compassionate way. One of the approaches we champion is collaborative law. In this blog, our Collaborative Lawyers...
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Are Prenups Just for Celebrities?
The recent engagement of pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce has attracted worldwide headlines. Alongside the congratulations, one topic has sparked speculation in both the media and legal circles: will they sign a prenuptial agreement? With both Taylor and Travis having considerable success in their respective fields, it is...
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The Hidden Crisis: Uncovering the Dark Trade of Baby Trafficking to the UK
In the summer of 2024, a disturbing case unfolded at Gatwick Airport that has since drawn attention to a growing and deeply troubling issue in baby trafficking. A woman returning from Nigeria with a newborn baby girl was arrested on suspicion of child trafficking. This case , now closed with a final Family Court ruling, raises serious questions...
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Surrogacy Law Explained: Lessons from Emmerdale’s Sarah Dingle Storyline
ITV soap Emmerdale has recently attracted attention with an emotionally charged storyline centred on 19-year-old Sarah Dingle and her wish to become a mother. Having faced life-threatening health issues, Sarah's desire to have a biological child has sparked a family-wide conversation about surrogacy, along with off-screen discussions about...
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