Month: March 2022
Essentials of company liquidation
Liquidation is the process whereby a company is dissolved, its assets sold and distributed to the appropriate parties. There are multiple different types of liquidation, depending on what circumstances the company in question finds itself in. Working out which kind of liquidation approach is appropriate will include answering basic questions, such as whether the company […]
Supporting an immigration application with DNA evidence
Casey Randall, Head of DNA at AlphaBiolabs, explores what barristers and family law professionals need to know about DNA testing for immigration, including when a client might wish to submit DNA evidence, and which relationship tests are best for immigration applications. Scientific advances in DNA analysis make it easier than ever to establish a […]
No-fault divorce will serve as a lifeline to women trapped in abusive marriages
The biggest change to divorce laws in the past 50 years will take place on 6 April 2022. From this date, married and civil partnership couples can obtain a divorce without having to “blame the other”, under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 – commonly referred to as no-fault divorce. No-fault divorce has been […]
10 reasons a lawyer might need their own lawyer
You often hear the term ‘if you want things done right do it yourself’ but it’s not always the case with professionals such as lawyers. This article will delve into the reasons why. On average, it takes around seven years (and a lot of work) to become a lawyer. With all that education and training, […]
How the upcoming no fault divorce law will change lawyer workloads
It’s a sad fact that not every marriage is destined to last in fact, the divorce rate in the UK stands at around 42 per cent. Although divorce hasn’t always been something that society accepts, thankfully, things have moved on since then, with legislation being regularly updated. So, what’s one thing that every family law […]
