Forces Law

Relationship Breakdown in Armed Forces Families: What Happens Next? For non-serving partners, military life can bring additional challenges around accommodation, finances, pensions and arrangements for children. Frequent postings, including overseas, can also lead to financial dependence and uncertainty around housing and income. Our latest blog looks at the legal and practical issues that may need to be considered when an Armed Forces relationship comes to an end, including what happens to the non-serving partner. Read the full article here: isonharrison.co.uk/blog/rela… #familylaw #armedforces #militaryfamilies #divorce #separation #familylawsolicitors

We’re delighted to announce that Ison Harrison has been awarded the Silver Award under the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme 🙌 This recognition reflects our commitment to supporting Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and military families, ensuring they are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged in the workplace. We are proud to have policies in place that support Reservists through training, deployments and emergency call-ups, while continuing to strengthen our links with the wider Armed Forces community. A special thank you to Diane Askwith, Head of Military Claims, for championing this important initiative and helping to raise awareness of Ison Harrison as a Forces Friendly employer. Read more about our achievement and what it means for the firm: isonharrison.co.uk/blog/ison… #ArmedForcesCovenant #EmployerRecognitionScheme #SilverAward #ForcesFriendly #Veterans #Reservists #MilitaryCommunity #IsonHarrison #RFCAYorkshireandHumber #DefenceRelationsipManagement #ERSSilver26

Too many service personnel and Veterans are living with the consequences of injuries that should never have happened. In the latest edition of @TheVeteranUK, Diane Askwith, Armed Forces Case Lead at Ison Harrison, discusses the growing number of avoidable injury claims, from non-freezing cold injuries to training-related harm, and why access to specialist legal support matters. For many claimants, a successful claim is about far more than compensation. It's about rehabilitation, financial security, recognition, and accountability. Read the full article in The Veteran UK magazine (pages 80, 81 and 82) theveteran.uk/publication/tv… #Veterans #ArmedForces #MilitaryClaims #VeteranSupport #PersonalInjury #IsonHarrison

New Blog ➡️ Key Takeaways from Recent High Court Decision on Military Hearing Loss Claims A recent High Court decision in Abbot and others v Ministry of Defence has provided new guidance on how hearing loss claims involving military service personnel should be assessed. The judgment supports a more realistic and informed approach to understanding the impact of military noise exposure on hearing and how these claims are valued. Read the full article here: isonharrison.co.uk/blog/key-… #MilitaryLaw #MinistryOfDefence #HearingLoss #LegalUpdate