Summer holidays and Child Arrangement Orders: When things do not go according to plan!
Where parents have an existing Child Arrangements Order (“Order”) setting out the arrangements for when the children are to spend time with each parent, this will and should always include holiday periods. Naturally, summer holidays are a crucial period to consider. This is a long period of time for children who are in school to be […]
John Midgley at the Enfranchisement and Right to Manage Awards 2024
Since its inception in 2009, the annual ERMAs have gained significant support and momentum, recognising excellence in the leasehold enfranchisement and right to manage sector. The awards are now in their 15th year. John is pictured presenting an award to the professional of the year. A full list of the 2024 winners can […]
The law and child abduction: jurisdictional issues explained
In abduction/wrongful removal cases it is important to act quickly. Evidence will need to be filed within weeks/days and therefore you should collate any useful material that the relevant authorities are likely to need, such as: Recent photographs; Any ongoing medical conditions, for which treatment is required; Passport details (if known); Details of any known […]
John Midgley comments on leasehold reform proposals in the King’s Speech
Seddons’ Head of Enfranchisement, John Midgley, has contributed to a statement on the leasehold reform proposals made in the King’s Speech, in his capacity as a director of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP). A copy of the statement can be found on the ALEP website: https://www.alep.org.uk/government-reform/statement-from-alep/
Decoding Inheritance Tax: How to Navigate the Numbers (and Soften the Blow!)
IHT can be a contentious topic. A YouGov poll from September 2023 found that 61% of the British public believe the tax to be unfair. The IHT regime is under consultation with the Government where proposals for reform are being discussed. The recent change of Government could mean that there may be some changes to […]
Lara Nyman features in Property Wire
Lara Nyman, Partner in the Real Estate Disputes team, was recently featured in the following article from Property Week. The piece focuses on comments made by tenant campaign group Generation Rent on the issue of landlord-tenant disagreements concerning home-working. Lara explains why she believes the situation isn’t as black and white as it seems. https://www.propertywire.com/buy-to-let/legal-expert-condemns-sensationalist-generation-rent-on-working-from-home-debate/
Mamta Kudhail Features in The Sunday Times
Mamta Kudhail, Solicitor on the Real Estate Disputes Resolution team, was featured in the Sunday Times answering a reader’s question on boundary disputes between neighbours and what to do if your neighbour complains of tree branches hanging onto their property. “Your neighbour is entitled to cut back any overhanging branches (being careful not to cause […]
School’s Out: Addressing the Struggles of Holiday Childcare for Separating Parents
The school summer holidays can be a very difficult time for those parents who do not live together. The regular term time arrangements often run smoothly, with the six week holiday period leading to misunderstanding, confusion and disagreements. Common disagreements that arise are: Whether the usual weekend pattern continues in the summer holiday period or […]
Cara Ramprakash Features in Today’s Family Lawyer
Cara Ramprakash, Solicitor in the Family team, recently wrote an article for Today’s Family Lawyer which focuses on the decisions divorcing couples have to make if they have decided to freeze embryos and how US and UK law differs in their approaches to such scenarios. “Unlike some states in the US, frozen embryos are […]
John Midgley appeared on the NRLA podcast: Pre-election special
Seddons partner John Midgley was one of a trio of guests on this episode of NRLA’s podcast, with others around the table including: Theresa Wallace, Chair at the Lettings Industry Council and Portico’s John Williams. The episode contains a close examination of what the manifestos of the leading parties have to offer to landlords […]