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Where does the Government’s advice to self-isolate and lockdown leave survivors of domestic abuse? 4 June 2020 Leaving the house in lockdown There has been much debate in the media recently about…

The Coronavirus pandemic is causing many to be concerned about how this could affect their UK immigration options. The constantly evolving situation is creating additional uncertainty. We…

My children are in foster care – can I still have contact/family time during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown? The North East local authorities (Northumberland, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Gateshead, South Tyneside,…

The nationwide lockdown due to COVID-19 (cornoavirus) is increasingly slowing and freezing the property market. While we find many clients wish to press on and are reluctant to change…

The last few weeks have seen huge changes in the way we live our lives. The pace has been so fast that many are struggling to keep up with…

Update: 25 March 2020 Children, contact and Coronavirus The government’s announcement on the evening of the 23rd March was clear: only leave the house unless you absolutely need to. However, a…

The President of the Family Division issued some guidance on 19 March 2020 in relation to court hearings. The aim of the guidance is to “Keep Business Going Safely”. The…

Interesting fact: Last year we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919, which made it possible for women to qualify as barristers or solicitors. According…

Since his time as the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson has spoken of his support for an amnesty for illegal migrants. He confirmed his support for this again once…

The Right to Buy Scheme… …allows council tenants to buy their properties at a big discount. This scheme was introduced in the 1980’s and allows you to apply to purchase…