How to get married in the UK
In the excitement of agreeing to get hitched, you may not yet have had time to contemplate how you go about making this legal, in other words, how you officially get married in the UK. The following guide on “How to get married in UK” looks at the legal process of getting married in a […]
Student Dependent Visa for the UK
One of the advantages of being an international student in the UK is that under existing rules, you are allowed to bring certain family members with you under the student dependent visa. However, in May 2023, the UK Government announced plans to restrict access to the student dependent route only to post-graduate research routes. This […]
How to Complete C100 Form
Where parents are separating, there can often be disagreement as to the custody or contact arrangements for their children. In these cases, a formal application may need to be made to the court by one parent for a Child Arrangement Order using Form C100. The following article to the C100 form looks at the nature […]
Surrogacy Laws: Rights of Parents & Surrogates
Surrogacy is an arrangement where a woman agrees to carry a baby for someone else, usually where that person is unable to conceive or carry a baby for themselves. Using a surrogate or agreeing to become a surrogate is a huge life decision, making it important for those involved to understand their legal rights before […]
Child Arrangement Order: Essential Guidance
A child arrangement order is a court order stipulating who has primary care of the child(ren), and the nature of any contact with the non-resident parent or wider family members. It is not uncommon for divorcing or separating parents to struggle to reach an agreement about child custody or contact, especially if the separation has […]
Grandparents’ Rights to Contact with Grandchildren
The role of a grandparent has become increasingly important in modern family life. When a family dispute comes in the way of that relationship, do grandparents have any rights to protect access to their grandchildren? Do grandparents have the right to see their grandchildren? The current legal positioning England and Wales is that only people with […]
Divorce Mediation: Practical Guide
Divorce mediation can offer separating couples a quicker, more cost-effective and risk averse approach to dealing with child arrangement and financial orders. In this practical guide, we look at what’s involved in the divorce mediation process when deciding post-separation financial arrangements. What is divorce mediation? When you decide to divorce or end a civil partnership, […]
Spousal Maintenance Rules
When a married couple or civil partners separate, it is not uncommon for the financially weaker spouse or partner to seek regular payments from their ex to help with living costs. The following comprehensive guide to spousal maintenance for separating couples looks at the key aspects of this form of financial arrangement, from what this […]
Prohibited Steps Order Guide
If you have serious concerns about decisions being made in relation to your child’s upbringing, you may be able to apply for a Prohibited Steps Order (PSO). What is a Prohibited Steps Order? A Prohibited Steps Order is used to prevent someone from exercising their parental responsibility and taking specific action regarding a child. Under […]
Types of Trust: Guide for Families
Trusts offer a way to protect and manage your assets both during your lifetime and after your death. Assets that can be put into trust include money, shares and investments, and property. But with so many different types of trust, how do you know which is best for your needs? What is a trust? Although […]
UK Visa Multiple Entry Rules for Visitors
Visitors to the UK have to ensure they follow strict rules on entry and permissible activities. In this guide to the UK standard visitor visa, we explain how the UK visa multiple entry requirements work, including the express prohibition under the rules against living in the UK for extended periods through either frequent or successive […]
Child Visa UK
There are various UK visas for under 18s, although these differ in terms of what each option allows, who is eligible and the criteria that must be met. In this guide, we explain the rules and requirements for the different types of UK child visa, to help the parents of overseas dependent children to navigate […]
Apply for British Citizenship by Marriage
Marriage or civil partnership with a British citizen or a settled person in the UK is one of the ways you can naturalise as a British citizen. British citizenship is a distinct legal status granted to an individual in recognition that they belong within the national community of a country. Naturalisation is the legal process […]
Do You Need a Declaration of Trust?
A declaration of trust is commonly used to define ownership rights in relation to a property where multiple parties have contributed to the purchase price. It acts a written record of the financial arrangement between the owners, outlining the proportion of the purchase price that each party paid and the conditions of the ongoing ownership. […]
Cohabitation Agreement: Essential Guide
More and more couples are opting to sign a cohabitation agreement to provide clarity and certainty in the event of separation. A cohabitation agreement can help to avoid disagreements over who owns what and who owes what after relationship breakdown. Unmarried couples do not benefit from the same rights as their married counterparts – even […]
Brain Injury Claim & Compensation
If you or a loved one have suffered a brain injury as a result of a medical mistake, or for an accident or incident for which someone else was to blame, you should immediately seek expert legal advice from a solicitor specialising in these types of claims. Brain injuries can have a catastrophic impact on […]
Spinal Injury Claim Guide
If you have suffered a spinal injury as a result of someone else’s wrongdoing, you may be able to claim compensation. These types of injuries can have a significant impact on your quality of life and, in the most serious cases, can cause permanent disability. Below we look at what constitutes a spinal injury claim, […]
Driving Shoes Rules: What Can You Wear on Your Feet?
The rules of the road in the UK can be complex, from requirements around blind spots and bus stops to seat belts and speed limits. It is therefore not surprising that few of us are clear on the rules when it comes to what you can legally wear on your feet when driving. The following […]
Motorcycle Accident Claim & Compensation
If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident that was not your fault, and have suffered injury and losses as a result of this, you may be entitled to claim compensation. In some cases, especially if your injuries were serious enough for you to take time off work, a compensation claim could run into […]
Road Traffic Accident Claim & Compensation
With hundreds of road traffic accidents on UK roads each day, there are thousands of compensation claims being brought every year by innocent drivers, passenger, cyclists and pedestrians as the result of another road-user’s wrongdoing. Still, bringing a road traffic accident claim can be complex, with various legal, evidential and practical hurdles that must be […]