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Pre-nuptial Agreements come before the Court again

Posted: 24 July

Pre-nuptial agreements come before the Court again in the case of MN v AN EWHC 613 (Fam) The background of the case  In this case the wife had assets of £62,000 and the husband £32.5 million. In 2005...

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Diversity Data for 2023

Posted: 21 July

In accordance with SRA regulations we collect Diversity information, every two years, which is published here and forms part of the wider SRA strategy to develop diversity across the profession. Please use this link to download our diversity information for 2023.

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How to apply to vary or remove restraining order made in the Magistrates Court

Posted: 10 July

To vary or remove a restraining order made in the Magistrates’ Court you must be a prosecutor, defendant, or any other person in the order. In addition, you must fill out an application and must have a persuasive case...

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Permission for Take-Off… The Legal Position on Travelling Abroad with Children

Posted: 10 July

For many families, going on a summer holiday is anticipated with excitement all year long. When parents are separated, however, travelling with children can end up being a headache. You may be wondering if your children can go on...

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10 Reasons to Make Will

Posted: 04 July

A Last Will and testament is a legal document which allows you to decide what should happen to the assets of your estate when you die. Yet research, undertaken by Royal London in 2021, indicates that only 40% of...

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Understanding and responding to an Improvement Notice

Posted: 13 June

Receiving an improvement notice can be a cause for concern, as it indicates that a person or organisation is believed to be in contravention of statutory provisions, or has previously contravened such provisions, in line with Health and Safety...

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Child safety

Posted: 31 May

Local Authorities have a general duty to safeguard the children in their area, reduce inequalities between young children in their area, and improve their wellbeing. Every Local Authority should take reasonable steps to prevent children within their area suffering...

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Serious Violence Reduction Orders (Pilot Scheme 2023)

Posted: 25 May

April 2023 was the start of the Serious Violence Reduction Orders (SVRO) pilot program. This included four forces: Thames Valley, West Midlands, Merseyside and Sussex. This program will trial the new stop and search powers to target those who...

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Is there a difference between a McKenzie Friend and a Litigation Friend?

Posted: 25 May

Friends like these… Explaining McKenzie Friends and Litigation Friends Any person in Court proceedings who is not legally represented (known as a litigant in person) has the right to have reasonable assistance from a layperson. This person is sometimes...

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Pre-Nuptial Agreements – are they necessary?

Posted: 19 May

When Pre-Nuptial Agreements, or ‘Pre-Nups’ are mentioned, people often think of celebrities safeguarding their millions. In America, Pre-Nups are more common as they hold great weight in American Courts. In the UK, Pre-Nups are not quite as powerful yet...

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What is an Enduring Power of Attorney?

An EPA is a document authorising one or more people (Attorneys) to manage financial...

- 28 August 2025

Grandparents’ Rights Your Guide to UK Law

Do Grandparents Have Automatic Contact? Family relationships can become strained during separations or family...

- 22 August 2025

Government to Repeal the Vagrancy Act

Decriminalising Rough Sleeping and Begging in England and Wales What Is the Vagrancy Act...

- 05 August 2025