April sees increases in National Minimum Wages, Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory maternity pay and other family-related statutory pay rates.

Divorces can be difficult. At this emotional time it’s often tough to focus on practical matters. However, it’s important to ensure that you’re protected financially after a divorce.

Given the publicity surrounding the high numbers of Brits who haven’t made a Will, it’s not surprising that many people are rushing to find a solution. One of the options is a Will Writer. However, there are some very good reasons why you might want to avoid entrusting your Will to this type of service.

From Wills to Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) there are many legal documents that you don’t necessarily have to instruct a solicitor to draft. But is the cost saving worth it?

Blackpool law firm Blackhurst Budd have appointed Sharon Emslie as head of their family law department.

While most of us go back to work, start diets and make resolutions we can’t keep, many couples will also be calling time on their marriages in January.

Many people today are under the illusion that cohabitation with a partner creates some kind of legal protection. However, the reality is that the only way to ensure your family and your interests are protected in any eventuality is to put certain legal documents in place.

Whether the goal is to remove the tenant or to continue the relationship, either in its current or a new format, it’s important to ensure decisions are made well in advance of the date itself.

This year, the Supreme Court ruled that heterosexual couple Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan had the same right to a civil partnership as a same-sex couple did.

Blackhurst Budd is seeking a full time Legal Support Assistant/Receptionist.