Blog
Empowering Women – Financial Abuse: The Hidden Barrier to Leaving
When people think about domestic abuse, financial control is often overlooked. Yet financial abuse, also known as economic abuse, is […]
Empowering Women – Leaving Safely
International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate women’s strength and achievements – but also to recognise the challenges many […]
Mediation in Civil Litigation: When Refusal Is Reasonable and the Risks of Not Mediating
What is ADR? Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers to ways to settle legal arguments before a judge makes a final […]
Forgery of Wills: What the Law Says and Why a Recent Case Matters
Rita Barnsley was a vulnerable woman in her 80s who moved into a care home in the West Midlands in […]
🌈 LGBTQIA+ History Month: 5 Legal Trailblazers Who Shaped UK Equality
Maureen Colquhoun (1928–2021) As the UK’s first openly lesbian MP, Maureen Colquhoun brought LGBTQ+ visibility into the heart of […]
Inheritance tax in 2026: what farming families and business owners need to know
If you own a farm, land, or a family business, you will have undoubtedly heard that inheritance tax (IHT) rules […]
New Council Investigation Rules for Landlords Under the Renters Rights Act 2025
Council Investigations Under the Renters Rights Act 2025 While landlords and letting agents are rightly focused on 1 May 2026—the […]
Why More Women Are Saying “Not Yet” — and How That Changes Family Law Support
Changing Attitudes to Marriage and Partnership A recent opinion piece in The Guardian explored a striking shift: many young women […]
Probate Copy Fees Increased – What You Need To Know
As of 17 November 2025, the cost of obtaining official copies of probate documents has increased in price from £1.50 […]
Rent arrears-what are the legal issues?
Rent arrears-what are the legal issues? As a tenant, whether you are a prince or pauper you must abide by […]
