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• Pregnant woman with learning difficulties 'can make choices'

  30 January 2013

  A woman with learning difficulties is capable of deciding for herself whether to continue with her pregnancy, the Court of Protection has ruled.

• Woman's will overturned because of 'undue influence'

  30 January 2013

  When you draw up your will, it should reflect your true wishes and not be unduly influenced by other people.

• Judge says law is unfair as woman cohabitant is left penniless

  30 January 2013

  A leading judge has criticised property laws which he says can be unfair to unmarried women when they separate from their partners.

• Woman awarded £11,500 after falling in a Sainsbury's warehouse

  30 January 2013

  A 48-year-old woman who was injured in a supermarket warehouse when she tripped over a spade has been awarded £1,500 compensation.

• Setting Up Home With Your Partner

  23 January 2013

  It may seem outdated, but unmarried couples are not protected by law in the same way that married couples or civil partners are. In setting up home with your partner there are lots of issues to consider and it can definitely be worthwhile getting legal advice both to consider the best way to purchase the dwelling and to find out your rights and where you stand.

• How to avoid a costly divorce

  14 January 2013

  Rebekah Gershuny, mediator, collaborative lawyer, member of legal group Resolution and solicitor with Collins Solicitors provided a column for the Mail on Sunday.

• New Year resolutions: get the law on your side

  03 January 2013

  It’s traditional to make resolutions to improve our lives at the start of a new year. Usually it’s to do with things like eating less or exercising more. However, lifestyle resolutions are not the only way you can improve matters for yourself and your family.

  Here are three New Year Resolutions relating to the law that could be of great benefit to you and those who depend on you.

• Mother allowed to take daughter abroad despite father's objections

  03 January 2013

  A mother has been allowed to take her daughter to live with her in Ireland even though it means the girl will have less contact with her father.

• Judge says equal pay cases reaching epidemic proportions

  03 January 2013

  An Appeal Court judge says equal pay cases are at “almost epidemic proportions” and show little sign of decreasing.

• Man injured on holiday wins compensation

  02 January 2013

  A 39-year-old man who injured his foot while on holiday has been awarded 4,500 pounds compensation.