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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What Is Coercive And Controlling Behaviour?
With the introduction of The Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 , the legal framework has been further strengthened to ensure better support and justice for those affected by coercive and controlling behaviour. Our Family Lawyers explore the serious issue of coercive and controlling behaviour, discuss what constitutes coercive control, provide...
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Understanding the Link Between Perimenopause and Divorce
Divorce is a significant life-altering event, just like menopause (the last menstrual period to take place and perimenopause, the time of fluctuating periods before this), since all can have profound impacts on a person’s emotional, physical and psychological well-being. As our society becomes more informed about the effects of perimenopause...
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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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Bridging the Gender Pension Gap: Key Insights from Our Latest Podcast
The gender pension gap remains a significant issue in the UK, with women retiring on average with far smaller pension pots than men. Our latest episode of MyFamily Pod features Jane Tenquist , Head of Family Law at Myerson Solicitors, and financial planner Sally Beresford from Evelyn Partners discussing why this gap exists and how women can...
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What Happens When Children Are Swapped At Birth? Legal Lessons From ITV’s Playing Nice
Playing Nice, the psychological thriller by JP Delaney, follows two couples who discover that their toddlers were switched at birth in a hospital mix-up and face a horrifying dilemma: do they keep the sons they have raised and loved or reclaim their biological child? As Pete and Maddie meet Theo’s biological parents, both families face a...
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Top Tips For Your Farming Divorce
Divorce can be an emotionally challenging and complex process, especially when a farm is involved. The crossover between marital and agricultural assets often means that farmers face unique circumstances that a solicitor must carefully consider. Our Agricultural Lawyers , who are ranked in Tier 1 (top tier) of the Legal 500 for Agricultural Law...
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Family Lawyer Sarah Whitelegge Achieves Collaborative Lawyer Certification
Sarah Whitelegge , a prominent Family Lawyer at Myerson, is pleased to announce that she has completed the Resolution Collaborative Foundation Training with Resolution . This certification enhances her ability to assist clients in resolving family and separation disputes through a cooperative and conciliatory round table process. As a...
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Navigating Divorce: Insights from Our Latest Podcast
Divorce and separation are among the most challenging experiences anyone can face. They bring not only legal complexities but also significant emotional and psychological hurdles. In our latest episode of MyFamily Pod , Family Lawyer Nichola Bright speaks with Counselling Psychologist Helen Carouzos to explore the psychological side of...
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What The Best Christmas Movies Can Teach Us About Family Law
The best Christmas movies, whether streamed on Netflix, Amazon Prime, or caught on Freeview are often filled with festive cheer, love, family bonding and togetherness, but have you ever thought about what your favourite Christmas classic could teach you about Family Law? While the movies are mostly meant to entertain and lift your Christmas...
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How The Autumn Budget Could Impact Divorce
The recent budget announcement has raised many questions about its effects on divorce proceedings. While budget changes do not affect the divorce process itself, consequential matters like financial settlements, property sales, and private school fees could be affected. Our Family Lawyers, Grace Parry and Joe Ferguson, recently appeared...
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The Effect of Marriage, Divorce and Separation on your Will
It is important to make a Will if you wish to leave your estate according to your wishes (whether to your spouse, children, charity or otherwise). In England and Wales, the absence of a valid Will means that the law will determine who will benefit from your estate, referred to as the intestacy provisions. A change to your circumstances and...
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What to Expect at Manchester Family Court
Attending family court can be daunting, especially if you are unfamiliar with the process. Whether you are going through a divorce or trying to sort out the arrangements for your children , understanding the process and knowing how to deal with the court will help ensure a smooth and stress-free experience. Our Manchester Family Lawyers explain...
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