Six UK couples have lost a landmark challenge over the legal recognition of humanist marriages. The High Court found that,…
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A recent survey has revealed common law marriage remains a commonly held myth. 46% of the public believe that cohabiting…
Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as common law marriage in the UK. Whilst the term is…
Pop songstress Foxes is reported as being uncertain of her marital status following a drunken ceremony at Glastonbury, in an…
Enacted during the reign of Charles II, the Statute of Frauds 1677 continues to influence UK contract law today. The…
Dependant visa holders are generally permitted to start and run their own business in the UK, provided they have lawful…
If you are a healthcare professional looking to relocate to the UK for work, it’s likely you’ll need to apply…
The Skilled Worker Visa is the primary work-related visa category under the new Points-Based Immigration System available for those seeking…
If you share parental responsibility for your child with someone else, such as your former partner, you may need to…
All UK employers, irrespective of size or sector, are required by law to ensure that any prospective and existing employees…
If you can show you have been dismissed from work unfairly, you may be able to claim for unfair dismissal.…
By law, you should not treat any member of staff or job applicant unfairly by reason of a protected characteristic,…
When you’re getting married, it can seem counter-intuitive to contemplate separation or divorce. Still, it is not uncommon for couples…
A prenuptial agreement can help provide more clarity and certainty about how assets, funds and debts are dealt with after…
Where parents are separating, there can often be disagreement as to the custody or contact arrangements for their children. In…
Divorce mediation can offer separating couples a quicker, more cost-effective and risk averse approach to dealing with child arrangement and…
When a married couple or civil partners separate, it is not uncommon for the financially weaker spouse or partner to…
Trusts offer a way to protect and manage your assets both during your lifetime and after your death. Assets that…
More and more couples are opting to sign a cohabitation agreement to provide clarity and certainty in the event of…
‘Common law’ partners usually refers to couples who live together and are in a long-term relationship. In the UK, the…