Family Mediation is a flexible and confidential process used to settle a dispute between two or more people following the breakdown...

One of the purposes of a Pre-Nuptial Agreement is that, in the event of a marital breakdown, there can be clarity as to how the assets will be divided.

This week is National Grief Awareness Week; an annual campaign organised by The Good Grief Trust to raise awareness of grief & to provide support for those who are grieving.

The Equality Act 2010 (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (EAAR) seeks to codify a number of important EU derived equality rights, which otherwise would fall away from 1 January 2024...

Lasting powers of attorney ("LPAs") came into force on 1 October 2007 under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. There are two types of LPA: property & financial affairs and health & welfare.

Inheritance disputes are on the rise, with just under 400 probate cases reaching the Courts in the first 9 months of 2023, but this does not even scratch the surface.

In a digital world where technology manages most of our data, it is important to consider what happens to our digital assets when we die. Will they be lost, or can they be inherited or accessed by our loved ones?

It is a code of practice which sets out a method for competent professionals to conduct Fire Risk Appraisals of External Wall construction (FRAEW) for existing multi-storey...

The Upper Tribunal's judgment on 11 July 2024 clarified that a landlord cannot use a 'sweeper clause' to recover costs for remedying structural defects. The case involved the London Borough of Tower Hamlets attempting to charge leaseholders for £8 million in repairs. The Tribunal ruled that the 'sweeper clause' could not cover structural repairs, and such costs require explicit provisions in the lease. This decision emphasizes the need for clear lease terms to recover significant repair costs.

The Bank of England's recent 0.25% base rate cut has sparked increased market interest, with Rightmove reporting a 19% website traffic rise. However, ongoing inflation, limited housing supply, and fixed-rate mortgages temper expectations of a buoyant Autumn market.

The head of a leading law firm ran his way to raising a whopping £12,000 for charity – by almost doubling his initial target.

Individuals have always been able to act in person in respect of applying for and responding to a divorce. However the introduction of ‘no fault' divorce has made it more attractive to act in person...

When it comes to vulnerable members of society, protecting them is key. This summer, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched an investigation looking at potential law...

People may often think that entering into Wills are something that you should do in later life or when you have "lots of money". Unfortunately, it is not something the younger generation...

The leaseholder protection provisions of the Building Safety Act 2022 ("the BSA") have attracted a vast amount of criticism.

2024 is a Leap Year! According to Irish traditions, women are allowed to propose to their suitors on February 29, the day that only comes once every four years.

This may be within the UK, or abroad – particularly with the weather in this country being rather disappointing so far this year!

There has been a recent decision made by the Court of Protection (COP) in the case of TA v Public Guardian [2023] EWCOP 63, which has highlighted the importance of consideration of the issues...

In the digital age, remote mediation has emerged as a viable alternative to traditional face-to-face mediation, and in this article, we explore the advantages and disadvantages of this new...

The Renters Reform Bill was contained in the Conservative government's 2019 manifesto. The aim of the proposed Renters Reform Bill was to reform the private rental sector in England and Wales to improve tenants' rights.