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The case of Heather Ilott has been in the news following a decision by the Court of Appeal. The case has been…

When a couple divorces, either person can ask the Court to decide how the family assets should be shared. It is often said that in a divorce finance case, the starting…

              I went to the cinema recently to see “Mr Holmes” – an enjoyable film about the famous Sherlock Holmes. This…

The alleged victims of Lord Janner have succeeded in their bid for his prosecution. The head of the Crown Prosecution Service, Director for Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders, had initially…

Research has just been published which puts pay to some myths and perceptions about family law. The researchers looked at a sample of cases from 2011. We have seen…

Many Landlords don’t realise that they have responsibilities towards their tenants until they end up in hot water. If you’re a first time landlord, or are considering becoming a…

All too often we hear people saying, “I didn’t think Legal Aid was available anymore.” It’s a common assumption following the widely publicised cuts to Legal Aid in April…

Mental health problems – more common than you might think According to the mental health charity Mind, a quarter of us suffer with mental health problems each year. These problems…

Channel 4’s favourite on screen husband and wife Phil and Kirstie are back with a new series. Each week they help couples who have fallen out of love with…

Guest blog by Claire Hunter, Family Matters Guide We are delighted to confirm that our pioneering Family Matters service has been granted…