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17
Jan 2025

Why January Has Become Known as ‘Divorce Month’

The phenomenon of January divorces has become so well-established that family lawyers often refer to it as ‘Divorce Month’. Each year, law firms across the country see a significant spike in divorce inquiries and filings as the new year begins. But what drives this annual pattern? The Post-Holiday Divorce Surge The increase in divorce filings…

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14
Jan 2025

Divorce and Separation: 7 common myths

There is a certain amount of misinformation surrounding divorce, the process, financial settlements and the arrangements for children should you separate or divorce. Here we take a look at seven of the most common divorce myths and what the truth of the matter is. 1. One party needs to apply for the divorce, saying why…

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13
Jan 2025

A Valuable Insight: Chadwick Lawrence Hosts Mock Tribunal

Navigating the complexities of employment law can be daunting for HR professionals. To bridge the gap between theory and practice, Chadwick Lawrence recently hosted a mock tribunal. Attendees learned about the complexities of determining whether conditions like menopause constitute a disability. Held at Weetwood Hall Estate, Leeds, the mock tribunal offered a unique chance for…

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27
Nov 2024

Business Tenancies: The Right to Renew

Do you operate your business from a property you lease? If so, now is your chance to get involved in what will undoubtedly have a big impact on the commercial leasehold market moving forward. How do business tenancies currently function? There are around 50 million businesses in the United Kingdom and the vast majority operate…

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15
Nov 2024

Non-Payment: can you terminate the contract?

Re: Providence Building Services Ltd v Hexagon Housing Association Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 962 A key concern for any contractor is dealing with cash flow into the business: therefore, when an employer persistently makes late or even non-payments, do you have the option to terminate the contract? This position was considered in the case of…

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11
Nov 2024

Sue Preece’s Dedication to Supporting Those with Dementia

Introducing our Dementia Champion Sue Preece and Her Outstanding Work in Helping Others Navigate Dementia Care. At Chadwick Lawrence, we’re privileged to have associates like Sue Preece, who has devoted over 30 years to helping individuals and families navigate all areas of care. Sue has been involved specifically in the often complex world of dementia…

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