One of the questions we are regularly asked by separated parents is whether they can change their child’s surname without the other parent’s agreement. The reasons vary from family to family. Sometimes a child has always been known by a different surname...
Most people think obtaining probate is the difficult part of dealing with a loved one’s estate. In reality, it is often only the beginning. We regularly speak to executors who are surprised by the number of legal and financial responsibilities they take on after...
For many people going through divorce or separation, dealing with finances can be one of the most challenging parts of the process. There are often immediate concerns about the family home, mortgage payments, savings, pensions and how both parties will manage...
For many people, separation or divorce represents the end of an abusive relationship. In practice, however, family law proceedings can sometimes become a continuation of coercive or controlling behaviour long after parties have separated. Family solicitors are...
Making a Will is one of the most important steps a person can take to protect their family and ensure their wishes are carried out. However, many people make a Will and then give little further thought to it for years afterwards. In practice, reviewing and updating...
April 2026 has brought some of the most significant employment law changes in recent years, with new legislation introducing expanded workplace rights and additional obligations for employers across Great Britain. For many businesses, the changes will require...
