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Divorce: frequently asked questions

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Do the grounds for divorce still apply? What if I can’t find my marriage certificate? What if my spouse doesn’t want the divorce?

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Do I need a prenup for my second marriage?

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Our family law specialists examine how a prenuptial agreement can protect your interests when you re-marry. Call today on 0800 422 0123.

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Do I really need a shareholders’ agreement?

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A shareholders’ agreement gives you an opportunity to discuss and reach an agreement on these, and many other situations, with your co-founders at an early stage.

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Do your part to help everyone stay safe | Injury prevention week 2020

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Road safety is a real concern. Last year, there was a staggering 24,836 involved in road related fatal or serious injuries. We should all do our part, by keeping our bad habits in check.

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Does the commercialisation of genetically edited products have a future in the UK?

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The UK government announced a consultation on gene editing to consider whether the current regulations surrounding gene editing should be changed. If the regulations are changed, this could allow for the commercialisation of genetically edited products in the UK.

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Does your will cover the ‘what ifs’?

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A recent High Court case which decided who should inherit the estates of a married couple who died within months of each other, has brought into focus the importance of drafting a fully comprehensive will which covers various eventualities.

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Domestic reverse charge on construction services

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After some considerable delay the Domestic Reverse charge (“DRC”) on construction services came into effect on 1 March 2021.

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Emma Pope (née Wiscombe)

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Emma Pope is a partner in Clarke Willmott solicitors’ Taunton private client team specialising in high value estates and inheritance tax.
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Employment law changes from April 2024

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As we head into the 2024/25 tax year, employers and HR professionals face a raft of new legislative employment law changes to be aware of. We have summarised the key updates you should be aware of this April.

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End of the road for Uber – Claimant drivers are “workers”

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Six Supreme Court Justices unanimously found that Uber drivers are workers and are therefore entitled to certain employment rights including the national minimum wage and paid holiday.

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Ending the blame game

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New divorce law in England and Wales modernises the divorce process, removing the need for one spouse to blame the other for the breakdown of a marriage.

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