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Grandparents rights with Social Services

Posted: 16 February

Unless you have Parental Responsibility for your grandchild through a Child Arrangements Order or Special Guardianship Order, then you are not automatically involved in care proceedings concerning your grandchild. Social Services, also known as the Local Authority, may have...

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Family Mediation

Posted: 23 November

What is Mediation? Family mediation is a method of alternative dispute resolution. It works by instructing a neutral and independent third party to help you resolve a conflict or dispute in an attempt to reach a mutually acceptable resolution....

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Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 has recently come under the scrutiny of the High Court

Posted: 24 July

S25 Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (‘S25’) has recently come under the scrutiny of the High Court What is section 25?   What is section 25? Section 25 is a crucial provision which empowers the Court to examine and make...

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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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Inheritance tax is changing in 2026

What farming families and business owners need to know If you own a farm,...

- 11 February 2026

The Ultimate Guide to the Conveyancing Process

The conveyancing process is the legal work involved in buying or selling a property...

- 09 February 2026

What’s the Difference Between Wayleaves and Easements?

In England and Wales, both wayleaves and easements give someone the right to use...

- 07 February 2026

Important Notice

Bawtrees LLP is now part of Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP

As one of the largest suppliers of legal services in East Anglia we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive service to all of our personal or business clients.