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What is Legal Aid? Legal Aid is state funding of the costs of an individual’s legal case. Since the introduction of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act…

Private life applications on the basis of 20 years’ long residence in the UK Length of residence in UK For many years it has been possible to apply for permission to…

The UK Leasehold mess: plans for change The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove has this week (31 Jan 2023) committed to redesigning the “outdated,…

What is a nearest relative? If you have a relative who has been detained under the Mental Health Act 1983, you may have been contacted by mental…

Family Mediation Week 2023 Separating parents are increasingly urged to avoid courtroom conflict, and parents are being asked to consider an alternative dispute resolution option such as Mediation. Many mediation…

What can I do when my relationship with family members has broken down? Another day and another headline about the fractured relationship between Prince Harry and the Royal Family. We…

With a new year upon us, many business owners will have resolved to either acquire new premises, or make changes to their existing lease arrangements. In either case, even…

What can I do if my abuser contacts me from prison? If you’ve been the victim of domestic abuse, you might have thought that your abuser being…

Why are Energy Performance Certificates important in commercial conveyancing? Energy Performance Certificates (“EPCs”) are a vital document for commercial conveyancing and have been required for the sale…

During major football tournaments such as the World Cup, there is generally a rise in Domestic Abuse incidents. Correlation between football and domestic violence The risk of domestic…