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Parental responsibility is a specific legal status that not everyone holds, and understanding what it means is crucial for protecting the child's best interests.

Your guide to parental responsibility: what it is and how to secure it

Gabriella Kent, Family Law Solicitor based at Rothera Bray’s Nottingham office explores the concept of parental responsibility: who automatically has it, how to obtain it if you don’t, and how to handle disagreements that may arise when exercising it.

If you're unmarried and living together a Cohabitation or Living Together Agreement can help protect your future

Unmarried but living together? Know your legal rights

If you’re living with your partner but you’re not married or in a civil partnership, you might assume you have the same legal rights as a spouse, especially when it comes to the family home. But this is one of the biggest misconceptions in family law.

We're proud to announce a record 15 promotions across Rothera Bray's offices, effective from 1 June 2025

Record 15 promotions announced across Rothera Bray’s offices

We are proud to announce a record number of internal promotions, with fifteen team members from across the firm’s office locations being promoted, effective from 1 June 2025.

A properly drafted partnership agreement can safeguard your Operator licence, helping to keep your business compliant

Operator Licences and partnerships: avoiding a legal trap 

A crucial but often overlooked legal issue facing many transport operators is the potential loss of an Operator Licence due to outdated rules in the Partnership Act 1890 and the risks posed by poorly structured or informal partnership arrangements.

Two if the Nottingham Attacks victims attended Nottingham University

Nottingham Attacks survivors release statement on two-year anniversary

Statement from Sharon Miller and Wayne Birkett, survivors of the Nottingham Attacks, issued in conjunction with their solicitor, Greg Almond.

social media employment policies

Did Lineker score an own goal? The importance of social media policies in the workplace

You will no doubt have seen in the news last month that Gary Lineker is leaving the BBC earlier than planned, following a controversial social media post.

Employment case: Hudek v Brake Bros

Overtime confusion clarified: what Hudek v Brake Bros means for employers

A recent ruling from the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) provides important guidance for employers, particularly those in the transport sector or with staff on variable working hours.

Woolley Beardsleys and Bosworth have merged with Rothera Bray

Woolley, Beardsleys & Bosworth LLP has merged with Rothera Bray LLP

We’re pleased to announce our merger with Loughborough-based Woolley, Beardsleys & Bosworth, significantly expanding our presence in Leicestershire. 

Care home fees case study

Care fees – are you paying the correct amount?

A case study revealing how Local Authorities can make errors when means testing, and how strong legal support can ensure that these mistakes are corrected.

property purchase process

From offer to keys: what slows down property purchases?

Buying a home is exciting, but it can also be a long and stressful journey. Many people are surprised to learn how much happens behind the scenes before the keys are finally handed over.

Licensing team in discussion

In discussion with our Licensing team

This month, we find out a bit more about our Licensing legal team and what makes them tick.

Nottingham Attacks survivors react to terms

Survivors react to the announcement of the Nottingham Attacks Terms of Reference

Wayne Birkett and Sharon Miller, two of the three survivors of the Nottingham Attacks welcome the publication of the Terms of Reference that will shape the upcoming Inquiry. They were both seriously injured in the attack which left them with life-changing injuries.