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First things first, if you think you are at risk of harm, it is important that you inform the Police.  You may also be able to secure long-term protection by…

“There is no legal aid in family cases anymore” – the incorrect myth that makes every family lawyer want to scream from the rooftops. Whilst the guidelines that govern family…

Grandparents Rights: The rights grandparents have for contact with their grandchildren is something that has become a topical issue again recently as it was raised in the Commons…

This is one of the first questions that many people detained under the Mental Health Act (MHA) 1983 ask. If you are given medication or…

Statistics show well over half (60%) of UK adults do not have a Will. Putting a Will in place is not something which many consider…

Arbitration offers a different way of resolving disputes. It is a form of dispute resolution where both parties to the dispute agree to arbitrate and…

Happy 40th Birthday to…..us! 14th February 2019 marks 40 years since David Gray first opened it’s doors to the people of Newcastle.  The firm has grown steadily, adapted to the…

Our family team were delighted to be recognised as the Firm of the Year (outside London) for their Private Client work helping families across the…

Earlier this month the Home Office announced updated requirements which anyone hoping to successfully apply for British citizenship must meet. The Good Character requirement was already…

The government published the draft domestic abuse bill on the 21 January 2019. A number of measures are included in the bill including bring “economic…