The Law Society of England and Wales has issued new guidance encouraging solicitors and firms to use more inclusive language in professional and client communications. The move forms part of the Society’s ongoing work to promote equality, diversity and inclusion…
Family court fees increased in April 2025. The intention of the increase is to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index and to aim to improve efficiencies within His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service. The key changes include: Divorce applications –…
Field Overell LLP announces the retirement of Andrew McCusker, senior partner at Field Overell LLP, who will step down on 31 October 2025. This is a significant event for the firm and the legal community. Andrew’s retirement marks the end…
The UK government has announced plans to repeal the presumption of parental involvement from the Children Act 1989, which will be a major change in how the family courts deal with cases involving allegations of domestic abuse. The announcement follows…
We are delighted to announce that Gemma Lowe will join Field Overell LLP as a salaried partner in our Wills & Probate department in our Leamington Spa office on 7 July 2025. Gemma did her training contract with the Firm…
In the complex world of employment law, settlement agreements and restrictive covenants are two important legal tools that can have significant consequences for both employers and employees in England. Settlement agreements are often used to resolve disputes, but they come…
Coming into force on 6 April 2022 The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 introduced the “no fault divorce” (also referred to as “no blame divorce”) as from 6 April 2022. It covers marriage, civil partnership and nullity. This new…
Kerri was recently able to assist a client to successfully defend an appeal in Children Act proceedings in relation to the decision of the family court. Circumstances of the case In short, the circumstances of the case were as follows:-…
As a firm we would like to keep our clients up to date with any changes that could have an impact on their legal costs within matrimonial proceedings, in particular, the increase in court fees that came into effect on…
COVID-19, and the associated restrictions, have had a significant impact on businesses throughout Coventry and Warwickshire. This impact has been felt most by small, local businesses. Following the lockdown, many business owners attempted to claim on business interruption insurance policies…