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WORLD ALZHEIMER’S MONTH - September 2021

It’s time to recognise and discuss the impact of dementia. September 2021 is the 10th World Alzheimer’s Month. This is a month which seeks to raise awareness and highlight issues faced by people living with dementia.

Divorce and the ‘Silver Splitters’

There has been a marked increase in the number of over 60s divorcing in recent years. The financial consequences of a divorce at any time can be significant, however, there are some very important issues to consider for those spouses who divorce later in life.

The Whiplash Tariff and the RTA Small Claims Protocol

The 31st May 2021 saw the introduction of the new RTA Small Claims Protocol (‘the Protocol’) and the new Whiplash Tariff.

No fault divorce to end the ‘blame game’ is delayed

It has been announced this week that the biggest reform of Divorce Law in over 50 years is being delayed until at least April 2022.

Divorce and Your Finances - 5 Important Considerations

Ellie Jones, Partner in our Family Law Team in Lincoln specialises in financial remedies following relationship breakdown. Here, she outlines some of the key money matters you should be aware of if you are thinking of divorce...

Beginning To Lift The Ban On Residential Evictions

As explained in our previous blogs on this issue, there have been significant changes to the way in which landlords can obtain possession of residential properties in England. These changes were introduced to provide protection from eviction to tenants, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.