Due to ‘wild behaviour’ from some of the shop floor staff we stopped holding works’ Christmas parties a few years ago. This year, however, marks a milestone anniversary for us and we are considering whether to reinstate ‘The Xmas Do’. The big question is whether we hold it on or off the premises, in or out of normal working hours, bearing in mind that there is now more responsibility on the shoulders of employers for the behaviour of employees. Would we have less liability if it was held on or off site?

Our plans to divorce were going along quite amicably, until we came to the question of who gets to keep our two beautiful cockapoos. Now things have become quite vitriolic and I am wondering whether it is a good idea to continue along the route of a quick no-fault divorce. Will a judge decide the custody of my two best friends based on which of us can best meet their emotional and physical needs, or do I need a divorce solicitor to help me fight for them?

My wife has left me for another man after 35 years of marriage. We have no children. The house and mortgage are in joint names, but we have always had separate bank accounts and I have always paid all the household expenses. My wife has always worked but I don’t even know how much she earned as her money went into her own bank account. I am a sole trader with a property maintenance business but am currently not working as the split has affected my mental health. We don’t have children.

I made an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) many years ago, however I am seeing all over the media about how important it is to put in place Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA). Is this necessary if I have an EPA? What is the difference between the two?

If you or a loved one are in a care home or hospital in Wales and need to be detained for your own safety, you will probably hear the term ‘Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards’ (DoLS). It is however important that you understand what DoLS are and how they can help you?

I have worked for the same SME company since I left school 45 years ago, working my way up to the senior position I now hold. In recognition of the part I played in a successful business expansion programme in 2013, I received shares in the company. Now I want to retire and am keen to sell my shares. However, before I do this I would like some advice about the best way to go about it and ensure I get paid the market value for them. Can you give me some pointers?