This week, Mr Billal Malik represented a client at the Family Court. Billal’s client had applied for (1) a Child Arrangements Order and (2) a declaration of Parental Responsibility.
Sex discrimination: what is it?
Introduction
The Equality Act 2010 (“the EA 2010”) protects employees against discrimination, harassment, and victimisation based on a “protected characteristic”. One protected characteristic is sex. This short article provides an overview of the key concepts in sex discrimination claims.
Race discrimination: what is it?
The Equality Act 2010 (“the EA 2010”) protects employees against discrimination, harassment, and victimisation based on a “protected characteristic”. One protected characteristic is race. This short article provides an overview of the key concepts in race discrimination claims.
Financial relief in England and Wales after an overseas divorce
Where two people have separated and obtained a divorce in an overseas country, they cannot apply immediately for a financial remedy in England and Wales. Instead, they must first seek the leave of the Court under Part III of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (“the 1984 Act”). Such applications entail a two-part procedure, as set out below.
Family Court financial remedy cases: First Hearings, FDRs & Final Hearings
Where a person’s marriage or civil partnership has broken down, they may apply to the Family Court for a Financial Remedy. Once…
What happens in a Family Court fact-finding hearing?
A fact-finding hearing is a tool which the Family Court uses to make findings in relation to any disputed allegation of domestic abuse…
Employer penalties for illegal working – what are they?
The Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (“IAN 2006”) imposes tough sanctions on employers found to be employing persons…
Can you appeal against a decision of the Family Court?
Family lawyers are often asked: “can you appeal against a decision of the Family Court?” The short answer is: “Yes, you can”.
Engaging in grievance procedures does not reverse constructive dismissal
The case of Gordon v J & D Pierce (Contracts) Ltd UKEATS/0010/20/SS concerns the question of whether a constructively dismissed “employee”…
Unfair Dismissal: No procedure can be reasonable
In Gallacher v Abellio Scotrail Ltd UKEATS/0027/19 the Employment Appeal Tribunal held that where, following a complete breakdown in an…
OG v AG: a reminder to negotiate reasonably in financial remedy proceedings
Family lawyers know that poor litigation conduct can result in the Family Court imposing some form of adverse costs sanction under…
Can an employer cure a constructive dismissal?
It is well-established that an implied term in any contract of employment is that the employer will not, “without reasonable or proper…