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11/06/2025

💙 With Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to spotlight an important topic for dads: 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.

Whether you're a new father, co-parenting, or navigating complex family dynamics, understanding your legal rights and responsibilities is essential.

This guide written by our Family law experts breaks it all down for you.

Know the facts of parental responsibility, with our factsheet. Get an overview on what Parental responsibility is and how to get it.

01/04/2025

In today’s digital age, assets like cryptocurrencies, social media accounts, and online businesses hold significant value, but what happens to them when you’re gone? Without proper estate planning, these assets risk becoming inaccessible or lost forever.

In our latest blog, Danielle McGurk, a solicitor in our Private Client team, explores the challenges of digital assets in probate and how to ensure they are securely passed on.

📖 Read now to protect your digital legacy: https://bit.ly/4ciyg3s

The rise of new assets such as cryptocurrencies, social media accounts, digital art, and online businesses poses a new challenge for Probate in the UK.

25/02/2025

Who gets the family pet in a divorce? Are the rules evolving?

Lauran Stevenson, a member of the Family law team here at Rix & Kay, delves into a recent case where the wife was awarded full custody of the family's Golden Retriever — and what it could mean for future pet custody disputes.

Read the full blog post here: https://bit.ly/4kf8vEU

Divorce often brings many difficult decisions, and one of the more emotionally charged aspects can be determining who will keep the family dog.

07/01/2025

Why is January often referred to as "Divorce Month"?

The festive season can bring hidden tensions to the surface - financial stress, extended time together, or simply the desire for a fresh start in the New Year.

These factors often lead to a rise in divorce enquiries in January. But what does the divorce process actually involve?

Our experienced Family Law Solicitor, Lauran Stevenson, breaks down everything you need to know in her latest blog post.

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Why Do Divorce Enquiries Surge in January? January often sees a rise in divorce enquiries, as many couples reassess their relationships after the Christmas period. Some stay together for the sake of children during Christmas, only to realise their incompatibility after spending extended time togethe...

17/12/2024

💼 “I think we’ve lost the Will…” What Happens Now?

It’s more common than you think for a Will to go missing.

But don’t panic - our latest blog post written by Emily Evans in our Private Client team walks you through the steps to take if a Will has been lost, including:

✅ Where to search for a missing Will.
✅ How to gather evidence to support your application for probate.
✅ What to do with a copy of the Will if the original is lost.

💡 Losing a Will can feel overwhelming, but with the right guidance, it’s possible to navigate the process and honour your loved one’s wishes.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4izVGEb

It is common for Wills to go missing, and this article will guide you through the steps to handle the situation.

13/12/2024

🎄 The holiday season is a magical time, but it can also bring challenges for separated parents.

How do you create joyful memories while balancing co-parenting dynamics?

Our latest blog written by our Family Law team dives into:

✅ Tips for creating fair holiday arrangements
✅ How mediation and legal support can help
✅ The role of Child Arrangements Orders in resolving disputes

With the growing prevalence of blended families, Christmas contact conflict is unfortunately becoming increasingly more common.

22/11/2024

A massive congratulations for Kathryn Paisley, Daniel Halls, Richard Cripps and Elaine Abbs for all their hard work on their latest deal!

They advised on the sale of Coleman Construction & Utilities, alongside Robert Clare of Innovation Capital.

To find out more about the sale, check out our post

Rix & Kay advises on sale of construction business to listed engineering company Nexus Rix & Kay’s Corporate Team has advised on the sale of Coleman Construction & Utilities to AIM listed civil engineering group, Nexus Infrastructure plc. Rix & Kay’s team, led by Kathryn Paisley, Head of Corpora...

04/11/2024

A loved one has passed on but you find that the doesn't reflect your loved one's wishes.

Maybe the Will was changed after they lost testamentary capacity. Maybe everything seems oddly weighted in one person's favour. Maybe it doesn't quite look like your loved one's signature.

Whatever the case may be, challenging the validity of a Will can be difficult. So you need to know what you're doing. Katie McClean can help you.

Check out her latest blog, or get in touch for advice regarding challenging the validity of a will:

If you suspect that a Will doesn't reflect the true intentions of the testator, you need to know the grounds & procedures for challenging it.

31/10/2024

The was announced yesterday, particularly around changes to Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax.

But what's changed? Our Head of Private Client, Bruce Clarke, is here to explain the key changes in his latest blog:

There was much speculation about what was to come in yesterday’s budget, particularly around changes to Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax and Rachel Reeves did not disappoint; although many have said the changes themselves are disappointing. Inheritance Tax (IHT) thresholds frozen The IHT nil-...

23/10/2024

We’re so pleased to have such great people working for us, and it’s even better when others recognise the work we all put in. This is why we’re taking a moment to highlight some great feedback from The Legal 500.

This week, we’d like to place a spotlight on our Corporate team, who received this amazing feedback.

So a massive thank you and well done to Kathryn Paisley, Alan Zeal, Daniel Halls, Marzia Marcellini, and Nicola Edwards for all their hard work, dedication, and expertise.

21/10/2024

📣💥 ATTENTION TO ALL EMPLOYERS 📣💥

From the 26th, you have a new duty to prevent sexual harassment from happening in your !

Are you prepared to take on this ?

If not, you should read Jenny Reardon's latest blog so that you can get ahead of the changes and ensure your workplace is the best it can be

https://www.rixandkay.co.uk/2024/10/21/the-new-duty-to-prevent-sexual-harassment-a-comprehensive-overview/

The New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment: A Comprehensive Overview A new duty to take ‘all reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment has been introduced for employers by the UK government, marking a significant step forward in improving workplace safety and equality. These changes come int...

18/10/2024

It's and this year's theme is " Hormone Therapy"

The Law Society said in an article that '51% of the population will experience [Menopause] and 100% will be impacted'.

So what can you and your do to help?

Lynn Marlow and Jordan Ismail discuss in their latest blog how you can support your employees experiencing menopause:

This year’s theme is Menopause Hormone Therapy. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness, break stigma and highlight support available.