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Home Office fees rising again from 9 April 2025 The Home Office are increasing application fees for certain immigration applications from 9 April 2025. Why are the fees increasing? The Government…

On 31 January 2025, the Home Office changed the definition of an unmarried partner in Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules to a less rigid test. The idea was to…

Common law marriage There is a common myth that unmarried couples who live together have the same legal rights as married couples because they are in a ‘common law marriage’….

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for travel to the UK: who needs to apply and when? From 5 March 2025, EU nationals who are planning to visit the UK who do not…

Parents who have decided to separate or divorce in 2025 are being urged to find out how to avoid courtroom confrontation to settle money and parenting arrangements. The first…

When someone dies ‘a sudden or unnatural death’ or a ‘sudden death of which the cause is unknown’ the death will be reported to the coroner and an inquest…

Solicitors tend to see an increase in the number of new enquires about divorce in January, a trend resulting in January being dubbed ‘divorce month’ by the media. Below…

What is a Non-Molestation Order? A Non-Molestation Order is a type of injunction issued by the Family Court in the UK. It prevents a person (typically a former partner or…

Christmas is always seen as a joyous time of year to celebrate with family and those we love. However, whilst this is true for many families, Christmas can also put…

Christmas parties, festive dinners, and New Year’s Eve celebrations often lead to  increased alcohol consumption. With the festive cheer, the temptation to drive afterwards can lead to serious consequences….