Legal Insights, News & Blog: Parfitt Cresswell

Understanding fact-find hearings in child arrangements and domestic abuse cases
25 Nov 2024

A fact-find hearing may be necessary in child arrangements cases involving domestic abuse allegations. The court focuses on the impact of abuse on the child and patterns of behaviour. These hearings can be costly and emotionally challenging.

Frequently asked questions about child arrangements and parental disputes
22 Nov 2024

Get answers to key questions about child arrangements, court orders, and resolving parental disputes. Our expert team offers guidance on mediation, abuse allegations, and custody issues. Contact us for a free consultation.

Children applications - legal support for parents during relationship breakdown
21 Nov 2024

When a relationship breaks down, your children’s well-being is the top priority. We offer expert legal support for children applications, from mediation to court proceedings, ensuring the best outcome for your family. Contact us for a free consultation.

Employment Rights Bill and the Autumn Budget
20 Nov 2024

The Employment Rights Bill and Autumn Budget 2024 will introduce key changes, including day-one unfair dismissal protection, guaranteed hours for zero-hours workers, and higher National Insurance contributions from April 2025.

Business dispute resolution
19 Nov 2024

Minority shareholders can protect their interests by using voting rights to block misuse of assets, pursuing unfair prejudice claims, or taking legal action through derivative claims against directors or majority shareholders who mismanage company resources.

Using trusts to plan inheritance for grandchildren: strategies for grandparents
18 Nov 2024

Grandparents can use trusts as a powerful tool for inheritance planning, allowing them to gift assets to their grandchildren while maintaining control over how and when the funds are distributed.

Interest on debts – can you claim interest on money owed to your business?
3 Oct 2024

Unlock your business's potential to reclaim interest on unpaid debts and legal costs. Learn your rights under contracts and the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act 1998.

Common mistakes with employment contracts
2 Oct 2024

Employers are legally required to give employees certain key information at the start of the job in what is called a written statement of particulars. In this article, Lydia addresses four common mistakes and how to avoid them.

Understanding different types of dismissal: an employer’s guide
6 Aug 2024

In this article, Lydia looks at the different types of employee dismissal, the service requirements, and the risks to employers. She offers tips to avoid those risks, and also touches on constructive unfair dismissal.

Departing employees and non-compete clauses; an employer’s guide
23 Jul 2024

When an employee leaves, your commercial interests may be vulnerable if they go on to work for a competitor. It is therefore prudent to take steps to protect confidential information.

Navigating the intricacies of cohabitation
22 Jul 2024

Life and Love: Navigating the Intricacies of Cohabitation

Championing excellence in Uckfield – Investment in People Award 2024
13 Jun 2024

We are proud to partner with the Uckfield Chamber of Commerce in recognising and celebrating the outstanding achievements of businesses in our community at the highly anticipated Uckfield Business Awards 2024

Insight

Understanding fact-find hearings in child arrangements and domestic abuse cases 25 Nov 2024

Frequently asked questions about child arrangements and parental disputes 22 Nov 2024

Children applications - legal support for parents during relationship breakdown 21 Nov 2024

Employment Rights Bill and the Autumn Budget 20 Nov 2024

Business dispute resolution 19 Nov 2024

Using trusts to plan inheritance for grandchildren: strategies for grandparents 18 Nov 2024

Interest on debts – can you claim interest on money owed to your business? 3 Oct 2024

Common mistakes with employment contracts 2 Oct 2024

Understanding different types of dismissal: an employer’s guide 6 Aug 2024

Departing employees and non-compete clauses; an employer’s guide 23 Jul 2024

Navigating the intricacies of cohabitation 22 Jul 2024

Championing excellence in Uckfield – Investment in People Award 2024 13 Jun 2024

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