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Please note, whilst these articles were accurate at the time of writing, the law changes regularly. Please get in touch with one of our experts if you require legal advice.

Blog Family Law News

October 12, 2023
by Lyons Davidson

Gaslighting and Domestic Abuse

What is it? A manipulation tactic where an abuser undermines a victim’s reality, perception and sanity. Within the realm of domestic abuse, gaslighting becomes a powerful tool for control and dominance. Stages Idealisation- beginning of a relationship whereby the victim is carried along on excitement and the abuser will put the victim on a pedestal. … Continued

October 12, 2023
by Lyons Davidson

Baby Loss Awareness Week

Every October since the early 90s, families affected by baby loss have commemorated their sleeping infant during Baby Loss Awareness Week. Despite the plethora of reasons someone may experience a miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal death, the families left behind bear a shared agony. One cause of baby loss is physical trauma, accounting for seven percent … Continued

Blog Family Law News

September 28, 2023
by Lyons Davidson

Enforcement of orders in the Family Court

Once court proceedings have come to an end and a final order has been obtained, parties should be clear what the court has ordered. For example, in financial cases one party might be ordered to pay money to the other party or ordered to transfer property to them, and in private children cases the court … Continued

Blog News Personal Injury

September 20, 2023
by Lyons Davidson

Making a claim for gratuitous care and assistance

Gratuitous care and assistance refer to the support and care provided by family members, friends or acquaintances to an injured person following a personal injury. That injury may be as a result of an accident or a negligent act. Such care and assistance can come in many forms, such as help with daily activities, emotional … Continued

Blog Commercial Litigation News

September 14, 2023
by Lyons Davidson

What legal documents do you need to set up an online sales business?

As an ecommerce entrepreneur looking to launch a new online sales business, you will be full of great ideas and big plans for your website. However, you may not have considered the various legal documents that you need to have in place to ensure the venture succeeds from the outset. In this article, we will … Continued

Blog Commercial Litigation News

August 22, 2023
by Lyons Davidson

Lyons Davidson’s Corporate & Commercial Team advises Ascenti Health on its acquisition of My Online Therapy

Simon Gale, a Partner in our Corporate & Commercial Team, has recently acted for Ascenti Health on its acquisition of mental health technology platform My Online Therapy. Ascenti is a leading independent provider of physiotherapy and mental health services, employing over 800 staff across the UK and providing services to both public and private sector … Continued

Blog Family Law News

August 16, 2023
by Lyons Davidson

Delays in the Family Courts

The Law Society recently said the court system is in crisis after data confirmed that court cases concerning children can take months and in some cases years to resolve. In financial cases the typical wait just for a first hearing is 12 – 16 weeks. These delays have a significant impact on both children and … Continued

Blog Employment News

August 10, 2023
by Lyons Davidson

New Family Friendly Legislation and How it Affects You

The rights of parents and carers in relation to time off have always been a point of contention within the United Kingdom. Whilst an emergency right to time off for dependants exists, there is often a gap between the conduct that could potentially be interpreted as reasonable management by an employer, and what they are … Continued

Blog Employment News

August 2, 2023
by Lyons Davidson

Gender Reassignment & the Equality Act 2010

The Path to Protection Prior to the Equality Act 2010 (“EqA”) those going through gender reassignment had limited protection from discrimination in employment law. The current statutory framework for protection can be traced back to European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) decision in P v S and anor 1996 ICR 795, ECJ. The facts of the … Continued

Blog Insurance News

May 31, 2023
by Lyons Davidson

Know your company

No one wants to find themselves embroiled in a legal dispute much less find themselves questioning who they are actually in dispute with. While, knowing who you entered into a contract with should be clear, often you will find this this is not the case. Many sole traders, partnerships and limited companies make use of … Continued

Blog Family Law News

May 23, 2023
by Lyons Davidson

Contact between grandparents and grandchildren

There are over 14 million grandparents in the UK and many of them play a significant role in their grandchildren’s lives, particularly when it comes to providing regular childcare whilst parents work. Sadly, the breakdown in a relationship between parents can have an impact on the time grandchildren spend with their grandparent(s). This can often … Continued

Blog Family Law News

March 30, 2023
by Lyons Davidson

Do I lose parental responsibility for my children if I separate?

What is parental responsibility? Firstly, it is important to understand what parental responsibility is and who has it. Parental responsibility means all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority that a parent has in relation to the child. A person with parental responsibility can make decisions about the child’s upbringing and is entitled to information … Continued

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