We represented the family of a baby who died after failings at Warwick Hospital; the family were awarded a five-figure payout and an apology.

More and more disputes among farming families following the death of a family member are being reported in the press. It is not unusual to have several generations of the same family working a farm.

Family law has undergone a quiet revolution over the last few years with the introduction of the single family court, the introduction of compulsory mediation, and the withdrawal of legal aid for the majority of cases.

Payments made to family members for the services they provide to a person who lacks capacity (“P”) are known as gratuitous care allowance.

Family members involved in farming operations may unwittingly create various partnerships over many years. These have significant legal consequences that may only become apparent in a moment of crisis, such as the death of a family member or a family fallout. To avoid protracted disputes and further breakdown of relationships, it is always advisable to ensure that partnership agreements and wills are consistent and correctly reflect the intentions of the parties.

2019 has also seen some interesting developments in the context of Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 proceedings.

In the first quarter of 2020 we have seen a couple of interesting Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 cases.

Many UK residents dream of retiring or moving abroad to a warmer climate in the hope of a better life for themselves and their family.

Join Peter Lowe, Senior Partner and Lucy Compton, Senior Paralegal in the Family team at Wright Hassall as they discuss some of the myths around family law, including whether we see more divorce enquiries at this time of year.

Coming from a family of teachers, I know that teaching is still as much of a vocation as it has ever been.