In an age where anybody's name is searchable at the drop of a hat and a company's online reputation is vital, damaging press or social media coverage can present a serious issue both for individuals and the companies that they work for.
People are increasingly concerned about the unwanted sharing of their private information.
Unlike most civil litigation in which the losing party generally pays the costs incurred by the winning party, in divorce financial remedy matters, the starting point is that each party bears their own costs.
As part of the UK's Trade and Cooperation Agreement with the EU, the UK and EU have agreed that personal data flows from the EU to the UK can continue, for a specified period (likely to be 6 months), as they had prior to the end of the transition period.
The UK has left the European Union albeit the transition period runs until 31 December 2020. Unless anything is agreed to the contrary, at the end of the transition period, much of the EU legislation will no longer be applicable law in the UK.
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill passed the second reading stage on 8 June 2020. The bill intends to change the way couples divorce in England and Wales but does not intend to change the way their finances are divided.
The most recent storyline in Coronation Street has had viewers following the disturbing story of Yasmeen Nazir and how she has been involved in an abusive relationship with Geoff Metcalfe.
Are parents gendered? By that I mean does "mother" denote female and "father" denote male?
Ward Hadaway has expanded its team in Manchester with the appointment of four new lawyers, specialising in family matters.
