Social media contests have become a popular way for businesses to engage with existing customers, drive up new user participation, increase brand visibility and to foster new sales through marketing data and analysis. However, running a successful campaign requires knowledge of, and compliance with, the social media platform rules and regulations and then using these in the drafting of your own contest terms and conditions to ensure your business remains legally compliant.    ‘With the array of social media platforms available to businesses, running contests and

If you had to go to court to obtain a child arrangements order, it would have likely come as a relief once the order was in place and you could finally settle into a new routine with your child/children. Family life, however, is forever evolving. Circumstances can often change, and there are many reasons why you may wish to ask for amendments to be made to the existing court order.     Any changes to an existing child arrangements order

When planning your will and estate, not only do you need to consider what you are leaving your loved ones, but also how and when they should receive it. A crucial part of this is determining whether each beneficiary is in a position to manage their inheritance safely. This is especially important if a child or other beneficiary is vulnerable, for example, due to illness, disability, addiction, or other personal challenges that make them less able to handle money independently.

When negotiating a financial settlement during a divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership, you will need to provide details and documents about your financial situation. This is called the duty of financial disclosure.   Throughout the negotiations, and any court case, you will be under an ongoing duty to disclose any changes to your income, capital or any other assets. This ensures transparency so that any settlement reached is accurate in terms of the true figures.   If it

‘Being an executor is an important role and a serious responsibility,’ says Andrew McClure a Senior Associate in the wills and probate team at Nalders in Newquay and St Austell. ‘Even a simple estate can be more difficult than many people realise, so you should ensure that you understand what the role entails and are willing and to take on the responsibility before starting to act.’    Seeking early advice from an experienced solicitor is the most effective way to

When going through a divorce or agreeing child arrangements after a relationship breakdown, important decisions need to be made about your children, finances and property. There are several ways to resolve difficult or contested issues, and one increasingly popular alternative to the traditional court process, particularly for privately funded family law cases, is arbitration.   “Arbitration involves the appointment of an independent arbitrator who hears the facts of the case from each side. After evaluating all the information, they make a

When a relationship ends, it can be difficult to know where to start. Alongside the emotional strain, many people feel uncertain about the financial implications and how changes may affect their children. Not everyone wants to move straight into divorce or dissolution proceedings; often, couples just need breathing space and financial clarity so they can move forward with confidence.   ‘A separation agreement can be the ideal solution,’ says Manda Toms, a solicitor and partner in the family team at

Nalders is pleased to announce the appointment of solicitor, Philip Sayers, further strengthening the firm’s specialist legal services as part of its continued investment in legal talent across Cornwall.   Philip Sayers joins Nalders as a solicitor in the Employment team, where he will advise and support clients on a broad range of employment law matters.   When asked about why he decided to join Nalders, Philip said:   “Nalders are an integral part of the local community and have

Family relationships can be complicated, and estrangement is sadly far more common than many people realise. Whether the breakdown stems from a long-standing family rift, a more recent dispute, or simply growing apart over time, such estrangements can have significant legal consequences – particularly when it comes to making or updating your will. These situations often carry emotional weight but they also raise important legal considerations that should not be overlooked.    It is a common misconception that you can leave

You will have many things to consider when contemplating a divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership, however you may have particular concerns if your spouse suffers from a condition that impacts their mental health and decision making ability. These considerations will differ slightly depending on whether a lack of mental capacity is permanent, for example, as a result of a serious brain injury, dementia, or Alzheimer’s disease, or if their decision-making ability comes and goes, for example, due to