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If Father and Mother were married at the date of the birth, then either of them may register the birth of the child on their own and include both parents’ details. If you, as the natural father, marry the child’s mother or form a civil...

Losing a loved one from Covid-19 or other any other cause is difficult for anybody at any time and the Pandemic can make managing someone’s affairs after death unbearable. It is important to remember that during difficult times there is support...

One in four people in the UK will have a mental health problem at some point in their lives. Mental health covers how we feel, think and behave. Anxiety and depression often come hand in hand usually, but not always, in response to a difficult life event and...

The new year is a time when many of us vow to tackle the things we’ve failed to achieve over the last 12 months. After the unprecedented events of 2020, an increasing number of people have found themselves pondering the bigger life planning decisions. ...

We love an opportunity to raise money for a great cause and Christmas Jumper Day in aid of Save the Children is an annual favourite. Thanks to everyone in the team for getting into the festive spirit and donning their favourite festive woollies to raise...

Did you register a Power of Attorney from 1 st April 2013 to 31 st March 2017?  Time is running out to claim a refund of part of the registration fee – the application must be made by 1 st February 2021. The Ministry of Justice (MOJ)...

Co-parenting after a relationship breakdown can have its challenges under ordinary circumstances, let alone during a pandemic. In many cases, parents have found themselves confused as to what lockdown restrictions allow or in dispute with their ex-partner...

Well done to our Staines office for raising a total of £145.60 in aid of this year’s Wear It Pink campaign , supporting life-changing breast cancer research and care. ...

On 31 October 2020 HM Treasury extended the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) in order to provide support to businesses and employees due to the new national lockdown announced on the same day. Although the lockdown does not start until 5 November 2020...

Unfortunately, being dismissed is something many employees may have to face at some point in their career. However, employers have a duty to ensure that their decision to dismiss someone is both fair and handled reasonably. If an employer bases their...

The Job Support Scheme (JSS) is being expanded by the Government to provide temporary financial support to business whose premises have been legally required to close as a direst result of restrictions set by the UK Government. As with the JSS the Job...

  On 28 September 2020 new regulations came into force making self-isolation a legal requirement  and introducing penalties for individuals and employers in England; The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation)...

When you’ve paid good money for a professional service, you obviously expect a reasonable level of competence from the person or company you use. Unfortunately, even professionals can make mistakes or provide misleading advice. It can be especially...

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced a new Job Support Scheme as part of a package of measures to support employment when the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ends next month. The scheme will begin on 1st November 2020 and run for six months, HM...

On Wednesday 16 September a Rowberry Morris team completed the 10k Reading legal Walk.  Despite the event only attracting half of the walkers compared to last year, the twenty teams that took part raised over £10,000 for frontline free legal...

Are you facing redundancy? Are you aware of your rights? It is a sad reality that many companies are considering making employees redundant and as an employee you should be aware of your rights when facing redundancy. Redundancy is one of the potentially...

On 8th June 2020, the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill passed through the Commons by 231 votes to 16, having already passed through the House of Lords in March. This is arguably the biggest change in the law relating to divorce for nearly half a...

On 17 July 2020 the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) launched its new digital “Use a Lasting Power of Attorney” (LPA) tool. This tool can be used for newly registered LPAs to enable an Attorney to contact Financial Institutions and/or...

Sorting out life planning matters is something many people put off until the proverbial rainy day. While you might not want to think about preparing for later life, or what could happen if your health declines, it’s important to take action while you...

Whether you’re getting a divorce, trying to resolve a child custody dispute or seeking legal protections due to domestic violence, you want to have the right legal professional on your side. Family law issues can often be complex and emotional, but...