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Supporting rocky relationships through the hard times

The family-focus of Christmas is often followed in January with news of unhappy couples calling it quits, leading to so-called Divorce Day, as family lawyers receive a surge of enquiries when they re-open after the break.   As the holiday season draws to a close, there are calls from those on the front line of family … Read more

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Work Life Balance: How Employers can Support Employees

Work-life balance is a concept that holds different meanings for different individuals. While some associate it with working fewer hours, others believe flexibility in working hours is key. However, the common thread is the desire for a balance that allows individuals to excel both professionally and personally. It is crucial for employers to understand the … Read more

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Chloe joins Gamlins Law criminal team

The largest law firm in North Wales has appointed a new solicitor to its criminal team. Chloe Young, who previously worked in Chester, has joined Gamlins Law. The nine-strong criminal law department was recently selected for inclusion in the prestigious Chambers UK Legal Guide 2024. The guide described Gamlins Law, one of only five firms … Read more

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Gamlins Law solicitor appointed to take part in Thirlwall Inquiry

A leading North Wales law firm is one of only seven in the UK to represent families at the inquiry examining the events leading up to the conviction of former neo-natal nurse Lucy Letby. The public inquiry will look at several areas including the experiences of the parents, conduct of staff and management at the … Read more

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Chancellor’s hat has rabbits and polar bears but no elephants

The Chancellor’s autumn statement ended with a flourish when Jeremy Hunt closed his speech by pulling a two per cent cut to the national insurance rate for employees out of his exchequer hat. This will see the rate paid by employees reduce from 12% to 10%, with similar cuts announced for the self-employed, with the … Read more

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Do Courts Recognise Prenups?

The short answer is yes – if the agreement fulfils several conditions. Here we look at the criteria that a court will want to see evidence of before it will enforce a prenup. We also examine recent cases that demonstrate what happens in practical terms if a prenuptial agreement is contested in court. Although the … Read more

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Emergency Power of Attorney: When and How to Obtain It

Accidents can happen to anyone at any time, and sometimes these accidents can result in individuals losing the ability to make their own decisions. In such cases, the Court of Protection in the UK steps in to protect the interests of these vulnerable individuals and make important legal decisions on their behalf. In this comprehensive … Read more

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