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Separation and Divorce during Covid-19

09 April 2020 The prospect of dealing with a marriage breakdown, in ordinary circumstances, can be one of the most difficult life experiences that anyone may have to face.  In these extraordinary times, families are experiencing previously... READ

Contracting Covid-19 – What now for Commercial Contracts?

08 April 2020 The uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic has sent economic markets around the world into a state of flux, the true impact of which will remain unknown for some time. With each passing day, businesses... READ

Are you worried about your house purchase or sale?

04 April 2020 Our solicitors can be contacted via their individual email addresses, which are available here. If you need to speak to one of our solicitors, voicemail messages left on their direct dials or on the... READ

Coronavirus: Worthingtons Solicitors Office Update

27 March 2020 These are uncertain and challenging times and I would like to start by wishing the very best of health to all our clients and their families, and indeed to all friends of the firm.In... READ

Court of Appeal upholds judgement challenging decision-making powers of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland

06 March 2020 The validity of up to 170 orders made by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (the “Commission”) could be challenged as the Court of Appeal recently upheld the High Court decision that the Commission’s... READ

Can a Spouse Seek Compensation for ‘Relationship Generated Disadvantage’ when Splitting Finances on Divorce?

05 March 2020 In a recently reported case in the High Court in London, the wife who had formerly been a solicitor, argued that she had sacrificed possible partnership at a large London law firm in order... READ

Absence Management & Disability Related Absence

28 February 2020 In a decision issued earlier this year, the Industrial Tribunal confirmed that an employer fairly dismissed an employee for persistent intermittent absence under an absence management process that did not take account of the... READ

Death and Divorce- What are the Implications if one party dies during a Separation or Divorce?

21 February 2020 Naomi Devlin, Associate Solicitor with Worthingtons Solicitors, who specialises in matrimonial and family law looks at the implications when one party dies in the midst of divorce proceedings. For many couples separating, finality is... READ

Recovering money owed to your business

05 February 2020 The Financial Conduct Authority’s recent survey (Financial Lives 2017) found that personal debt levels in Northern Ireland are the highest in the UK, with adults owing £670 more than the national average. The survey... READ

Holiday pay: Are Bonus Payments Included?

17 January 2020 Caselaw in relation to the calculation of holiday pay under the Working Time Directive continues to present challenges for employers as the concept of ‘normal remuneration’ develops on a case by case basis.  Based... READ