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On 10 February 2025, the Home Office amended its Good Character Guidance (Version 6), significantly restricting the ability of individuals who previously entered the UK illegally to obtain British…

Lessons from I, Jack Wright: Could Your Will Be Challenged? The recent TV drama I, Jack Wright has captured home viewers. The drama shows the story of a family dispute…

One Summer Holiday Checklist Item You Might Be Missing Before Your Family Holiday Summer is here, the trip is booked, and the countdown to your holiday has begun. Whether…

It is important to consider what would happen if you were suddenly unable to make decisions for yourself. You could lose mental capacity through illness, injury or age-related conditions…

The number of couples separating once past the age of 50 is on the rise, in what is often colloquially termed as a ‘grey divorce’ or ‘silver splitters’. The…

A Fairer End to Relationships? – Proposed Reform of Family Law The Government’s June 2026 consultation, A Fairer End to Relationships, sets out proposals for what could become one…

When Will You or Your Family Member Be Released? From 2 September 2026, new prison release rules in England and Wales will change when many prisoners are released and how…

Cohabitating couples and intestacy: how to protect your loved one from financial hardship after death. Many cohabiting couples in England and Wales believe they have the same legal rights…

A Major Change to Deprivation of Liberty Law: What the Supreme Court’s 2026 Decision Means for You The Supreme Court has this week delivered a landmark judgment in A Reference…

Inheritance Tax changes from 2027 Historically, many pension pots fell outside the Inheritance Tax (IHT) net, especially when passed through discretionary trusts. However, with growing pension wealth and evolving estate…