Am I going to prison?

When someone first comes into contact with the criminal justice system, there is a tendency for them to immediately think the worst without any consideration to the strength of the evidence against them, the stage of the proceedings, and most importantly the gravity of the alleged offence. Just because an individual may accept the truth of an allegation made against them, there are a wide range of factors which will still need to be considered by the courts in arriving at an appropriate sentence. A prison sentence represents the severest of sentences reserved for the gravest of cases. They are not passed lightly and there is increasing pressure on judges to use alternative means of punishment where at all appropriate given the well documented problems of overcrowding in our prisons.

An employee has issued a claim in the Employment Tribunal, what can we do?

We recommend that you contact us urgently if you receive an Employment Tribunal claim as there is a strict timeline of 28 days to enter a response. We can help you to prepare the ET3 response and put forward your best defence to the claim.

Are divorce lawyers' fees tax deductible?

A tax-deductible expense is a deduction that lowers a person's (or organisation's) tax liability. This means that the tax you would usually be charged on that service is removed. To qualify, the expense has to be 'ordinary, necessary and reasonable'. It is commonly asked whether divorce lawyers fees are tax-deductible. The simple answer: probably not.

Are my restrictive covenants are enforceable?

Restrictive covenants will only be enforceable if they protect a legitimate business interest and are viewed as reasonable. There can be disagreement between an employer and employee about this.

Can I be disciplined or dismissed as a result of raising a grievance at work?

You should not be disciplined or dismissed for raising a grievance at work, especially if your grievance relates to discrimination. If this happens because you have complained about discrimination this amounts to victimisation. The law also protects you from being victimised if you have 'blown the whistle' about certain categories of wrongdoing in the workplace. These laws are designed to encourage an open culture at work where employees do not fear speaking out about criminal offences and breaches of health and safety at work, for example.

My ex is refusing to pay child maintenance

Parents are legally required to financially contribute to their children’s upbringing, until they are at least 16. Following the breakdown of a relationship, one parent’s contribution will generally take shape in the form of child maintenance, or child support.

If your former partner is refusing to pay child maintenance, in most cases your first step should be to contact the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) and request that they assess how much maintenance should be paid, if they haven’t already. The government website provides a helpful calculator tool which estimates how much the CMS will determine should be paid: Calculate your child maintenance - GOV.UK

The CMS can collect child maintenance payments on your behalf and take enforcement action against your former partner if they continue to refuse to pay. To collect any arrears, the CMS can directly deduct the sums owed from their salary, pension, or bank account.

If your ex is refusing to pay child maintenance which has been ordered by the court, there are various enforcement mechanisms in place which the court will use to ensure compliance.

Is Vardags right for you?

Vardags is widely regarded as one of the best family law firms in the UK, having earned the reputation of being ‘the Rolls Royce and the Ferrari of the family law world’. We work at the cutting-edge of family law, achieving life-changing results for our clients.

We fight to deliver the results our clients need by adopting an innovative, solution-driven approach. With almost two decades of experience handling complex family law issues, we understand the importance of having the right lawyers by your side. When it comes to disputes concerning children, this couldn’t be truer.

At Vardags, we will guide you through every step of this difficult process and provide the strategic advice you need to ensure you get the best possible outcome. If you think you need our help, don’t delay. Contact Vardags today.

We are ready to help

We provide a free initial consultation to suitable clients, where our team will take their time to understand the issues of your case and help you determine the next best move. Our clients typically have an income over £300,000 per annum or savings of over £100,000.

If your former partner is refusing or unable to pay child maintenance, contact Vardags for a free initial consultation with one of our expert family law solicitors.

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