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If you’re separating and you both  want to keep things respectful, you’re not alone. In England and Wales, there were 102,678 divorces in 2023 (and 103,816 legal partnership dissolutions in total, including civil partnership dissolutions). That’s a lot of people trying to move from “together” to “separate” without letting the process damage their finances, their children, or their peace of mind. Collaborative law exists for exactly that reason. It gives you a supported, solic

No-fault divorce was introduced to make divorce less accusatory and, for many people, less emotionally draining. You no longer need to list your spouse’s behaviour or “prove” what went wrong. Instead, you make a simple statement that your marriage has broken down irretrievably. That said, the legal process still has stages, waiting periods, paperwork, and important decisions about finances and children. If you understand the steps from the start, you’re far less likely to be

Applying for a UK family visa can feel overwhelming because it’s not just an application — it’s your family life, your home, and your future plans. The good news is that most family visa problems are avoidable when you take a structured approach: pick the right route, understand the rules that apply to you, and build a document pack that tells one consistent story. This guide walks you through the essential steps, the key evidence, and the practical tips that help you submit

Being asked to act as someone’s attorney can feel like an honour — and it often is. But it’s also a legal role with real responsibilities, clear limits, and potential consequences if you get it wrong. If you’re stepping in under a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), you’re not “helping out” informally. You’re taking on duties set by the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and your actions can be scrutinised by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) and, in serious cases, the Court of Pro

If you’ve been putting off sorting a power of attorney because it feels “for later”, you’re not alone. Most people only look into it when something happens — an illness, an accident, a sudden hospital admission, or a loved one’s health starting to change. The problem is that timing matters. Some options are only available while you still have mental capacity, and the “wrong” document can leave your family stuck when they need to act quickly. In the UK, the biggest point of co

If you own land (or you’re buying land) and you’re thinking about development value, you’ll almost certainly come across option agreements, overage (clawback) and promotion agreements. On paper, they can look straightforward: someone promotes or buys your land if planning comes through, and you share the upside . In reality, these agreements are full of moving parts, and small drafting gaps can cost you a lot of money — or leave you stuck for years with no clear route out. Th

If you’re going through a divorce, the money side can feel just as stressful as the emotional side — sometimes more. You might be trying to work out what happens to the family home, how you’ll split savings, what to do about debts, and whether you can afford life after separation. One thing sits underneath all of that: full financial disclosure. In simple terms, financial disclosure is where you and your ex both lay your finances on the table — honestly and completely — so yo

Leasehold purchases can be completely fine — until they aren’t. The difference between a smooth leasehold transaction and a stressful, delayed one usually comes down to 2 things: how complex the lease is, and how quickly you and your solicitor spot the risks. If you’re buying a flat (or a leasehold house), you’re not just buying walls and a front door. You’re buying into a legal relationship with a freeholder, a managing agent, and sometimes a management company, plus a set o

Starting a business in the UK can be a brilliant move — but if you’re not a British or Irish citizen (or you don’t already have the right status), your business plan needs an immigration plan too. This guide walks you through the main UK visa routes that entrepreneurs use, what they do (and don’t) allow, typical costs you should budget for, and the practical steps to set up your business in a way that matches your immigration conditions. If you want support from a team that d

Buying your first home is exciting… and also a bit surreal. One minute you’re browsing Rightmove at midnight, the next you’re being asked for ID, mortgage paperwork, and a dozen signatures you didn’t know existed. Conveyancing is the legal process that makes your purchase real. It is how ownership transfers from the seller to you, and it is where most of the “boring but crucial” details get checked: title, searches, contract terms, mortgage conditions, and anything that could