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![Cohabitation Separation](https://acitylawfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/aclf-article45.jpg)
Cohabitation Separation
It is a common misconception that a “common law marriage” is recognised in UK law; it is not. Regrettably, irrespective ...
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Maternity Leave and Pay: Know Your Rights!
Pregnant employees are entitled to take 26 weeks’ Ordinary Maternity Leave and 26 weeks Additional Maternity Leave, irrespective of their length ...
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Social Media in Recruitment
Relying on social media in recruitment could expose you to a discrimination claim. Employers should aware of the risk of ...
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Benefit to High Net Worth Individuals
An increasing number of Individuals are taking advantage of the fiscal and lifestyle advantages attainable by establishing residency in Gibraltar, which ...
![Social Media in employment cases](https://acitylawfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/aclf-article53.jpg)
Social Media in employment cases
Employee’s and Employer’s should be forewarned that Facebook, Twitter and other social media cites can lead to grievances, disciplinary action ...
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Advice on Settlement Agreements
The Government has responded to Law Society calls for clarification about the validity of compromise agreements (now known as Settlement ...
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They think I am gay: Can I be discriminated against?
If I am treated less favourably because service providers or my employer THINKS I am gay, but doesn’t know for ...
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Skype used in the Employment Tribunal
The Reading Employment Tribunal is the first Tribunal known to have allowed a case to conclude via Skype. The Tribunal ...
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Surrogacy: Becoming recognised parents
Having a child is both an exciting and daunting prospect for any parent, but choosing to have a surrogacy arrangement ...
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Recovering your debt if the debtor is abroad
If you are a creditor you will still be able to recover your debt and the costs are not as ...
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Difference between Separation & Divorce?
A divorce legally puts an end to your marriage and enables you to separate and legally divide your assets and ...
![A Guide to Divorce](https://acitylawfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/aclf-article61.jpg)
A Guide to Divorce
How long do you have to be married in order to apply for a divorce? You cannot start a divorce ...
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Do you need to apply for an injunction?
An Injunction is an equitable remedy in the form of a Court Order that usually requires a person to do ...
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Protecting your business name/brand
Whether you are operating your business as a sole trader, partnership, LLP or limited company you will have given it ...
![Thinking of selling your business?](https://acitylawfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/aclf-article66.jpg)
Thinking of selling your business?
If you’re thinking about selling your business, the process can proceed more smoothly if the business owner has prepared their ...
![Is Your Business Website Lawful?](https://acitylawfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/aclf-article68.jpg)
Is Your Business Website Lawful?
Business website: What should it contain? Your business has a website, have you ensured there are no restrictions or requirements ...
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Used a US Surrogate & returning to the UK?
The law in the UK in relation to Surrogacy Arrangements is complicated and can lack the certainty that most couples ...
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Removal of Obstructive Executors
When creating a Will, every individual has complete freedom to choose who their executors are. These can be close family ...
![Creditor vs. Debtor](https://acitylawfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/aclf-article72.jpg)
Creditor vs. Debtor
Escaping debt if leaving the UK permanently… More and more people are fleeing the UK for many reasons, but one ...
![HIV and the Workplace](https://acitylawfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/aclf-article73.jpg)
HIV and the Workplace
Does my employer have the right to know that I am HIV positive? You are not obliged to tell your ...