DIY divorce - the pitfalls
Taking the decision to end your marriage can be very difficult. Taking the first steps to issuing your divorce proceedings can be even more daunting - with the law and procedures for obtaining a divorce being extremely…
What to expect from your first meeting with a family solicitor
Making the decision to get advice from a solicitor about family matters can be daunting, so the team at Wake Smith wants to make you feel as at ease as possible. We know that talking about your personal life, finances…
For better for worse – trapped in a loveless marriage and the call for No Fault
Thousands of divorce petitions are filed every year. The reasons why can be varied with solicitors generally aiming for as amicable a split as possible. But who should decide what is acceptable, or unacceptable,…
Holiday survival guide – tips on childcare responsibilities
The clocks have just gone forward, but it really is important to plan ahead when making arrangements for the summer school holidays and your family. Forward planning reduces animosity and avoids conflict, but it…
Nick Lambert reviews the first quarter of 2017
“Despite all the forecasts, including our own, the effect of the Brexit referendum and the subsequent triggering of Article 50 to take the UK out of the EU, has so far had no negative impact on our business and…
The costs of a Data Protection breach are more than financial
As businesses prepare for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the new E-privacy Directive the costs of a data breach has been reinforced by the news that the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)…
Handling a dispute – what steps can your business take?
When the possibility of a dispute or potential claim rears its head, many businesses do not understand where to turn. Nick Lambert, chairman and litigation solicitor at Wake Smith, looks at the practical steps…
Beware the pitfalls of workplace harassment
Victims of sexual harassment at work have been silenced by “corrosive” cultures while their abusers’ behaviour is “normalised”, a new report claims. In an attempt to better protect victims, the Equality and Human…
