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Mental Health at Work

Mental Health at Work This year the new NHS digital report found that: – nearly 1/3 of all fit notes are issued to workers based on poor mental health; there has been a 14% increase in fit notes for stress and anxiety between 2016 and 2017; and there has been a...

Will my Divorce be Confidential?

Firstly, Melanie explains that the registration of a divorce is a matter of public record and the dissolution of the marriage will be noted. However, the reason for the divorce and the content of the petition is not a matter of public record and the content will only...

Legal 500 ranking 2018 & recommended lawyers

The firm are delighted that we have been recognised in the Legal 500 for our expertise in family law and mediation. Directors Sally Clark and Laura Clapton have been recognised as recommended lawyers.  Since its establishment in 2015, Consilia Legal has quickly...

Living together agreements – why are they sensible?

It is a very common misconception that moving in together as a couple creates a “common law marriage” and gives you the same rights in relation to each other’s property and finances, as you would have if you were married. This, however, is not the case. Unfortunately...

Why should I sign a pre-nuptial agreement?

Historically, pre-nuptial agreements were considered against public policy in England and Wales and were, to use the common phrase, “not worth the paper they’re written on”. However, there has been a major shift in the last decade in respect of the enforceability of...