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Katie de Swarte

Understanding Testamentary Capacity

What is testamentary capacity? Testamentary capacity refers to a person’s legal and mental ability to create a valid will....

Isabelle James

Birth parent fails to overturn adoption order

Most adoption applications go through smoothly and it is only in the minority of cases that birth parents seek to...

Claire Andrews

The Same-Sex Divorce Process

Understanding same sex divorce isn’t just about legal steps — it’s also about recognising the unique challenges that LGBTQ+...

Claire Andrews

Decree Absolute

Update: With the introduction of no-fault divorce in April 2022, a Decree Nisi became a Conditional Order, and a decree absolute...

Shilpa Mathuradas

Buying a Property with a Party Wall Agreement

Introduction to buying a house with a party wall agreement Buying a property can already be stressful, but finding out...

medical negligence & the diagnosis Sepsis

Nicholas Leahy

Greater Awareness of Sepsis Needed

Greater awareness of Sepsis can lead to better outcomes As medical negligence lawyers, we were particularly interested to hear about...

Sad Young Woman With Pregnancy Test At Home

Isabelle James

Changes in Fertility Law Benefit Families

Following campaigning by those working in the fertility sector and public consultation in 2020, the Government announced on 6th September 2021 that...

Stuart Kightley

The law around E-bikes and E-scooters explained

E-bikes and e-scooters are the new rides on the block. To many, they are the micro-mobility revolution that will deliver...

Jenny Walsh

Does Divorce Revoke A Will?

Divorce and Wills In the midst of a divorce or separation, it’s rare for couples to think about making...

Jan Atkinson

What Happens to Debt When you Die?

It is a common misconception that a person’s debts die with them. After you die, your debts become the...