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Understanding Child Arrangements Orders

A Guide for Families When parents separate, one of the most important questions to resolve is how arrangements will work for their children. This can...
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Hidden/Undisclosed Assets in Financial Remedy Proceedings

When going through financial remedy proceedings during a divorce, one of the most complex and sensitive issues can be the possibility that a spouse is...
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Who Gets the House in a Divorce?

When couples are contemplating divorce proceedings, one of the most common questions is who, if anyone, will be able to keep the family home. This...
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What Does a Solicitor Do When You Buy a House?

Many house-buying guides explain how to find a property or arrange a mortgage, but they rarely explain what happens once you instruct a solicitor. The...
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What Nurses Need to Know About Interim Order Hearings

If you’ve been referred to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and told you have an Interim Orders Hearing, it’s natural to feel anxious. These...
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NMC’s New Approach to First Contact for Nurses Referred to the Fitness to Practise Process

Facing a Fitness to Practise (FtP) referral can feel overwhelming. For years, the process began with a stark email that often left nurses and midwives...
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What You Need to Know About Non-Molestation Orders in 2026

From 12 January 2026, new guidance from the President of the Family Division comes into effect, updating how Non-Molestation Orders are applied for and managed...
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What Nurses Should Do If Referred to the NMC: Your First Steps

Receiving a referral to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) can feel overwhelming. You may worry about your career, reputation, and future. While the process...
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Inheritance Tax Reliefs for Farms and Businesses: What the New Rules Will Look Like from April 2026

Following a year of uncertainty and concern across the farming and business communities, the Government has now confirmed its revised approach to Agricultural Property Relief...
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Employment Rights Act 2025: What You Need to Know

The Employment Rights Act 2025 is one of the most significant updates to UK workplace law in decades. It introduces sweeping changes designed to give...
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Why Breaching a Family Court Order is Never Worth the Risk: Lessons from the Michael Fuchs Contempt Ruling

The recent High Court finding that billionaire property business person Michael Fuchs is guilty of contempt of court offers a stark reminder of a principle...
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Discriminatory harassment – it is not about intent but perception.

This month, an Employment Tribunal ruled in favour of Ms Tapping, former Director of Legal and Governance at Peterborough City Council, on two counts of...
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Proposed Amendment to Child Retention Law: What It Could Mean for Parents

A proposed amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill would, for the first time, make it a criminal offence for a parent to remain overseas...
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Passing on Wealth Tax-Free: Making the Most of Surplus Income

With frozen IHT thresholds and rising asset values, more estates are edging into taxable territory. A useful starting point is to look at whether your...
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The Rise of Women Over 50 Leaving Long-Term Marriages: What’s Behind the Trend?

In recent years, family lawyers across the country have seen a steady rise in women over 50 choosing to end long-term marriages. Once considered unusual,...