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Is Mediation Legally Binding ?
Family disputes can be emotionally overwhelming and financially draining. Whether you are sorting out child arrangements, dividing finances, or going through a separation, the mediation process can offer a more…

Cohabitation Agreements in England and Wales: Why unmarried couples should have one
Cohabiting couples are the fastest-growing family type in England and Wales, with over 3.6 million couples choosing to live together without marrying or entering a civil partnership. However, many…

Understanding the Difference Between Joint Tenants and Tenants in Common
When purchasing a property with another (or others) in England & Wales, you must decide how to legally hold ownership. The two options are joint tenancy and tenancy in common.…

New Laws for Cohabiting Couples
Cohabiting couples are the fastest-growing family type in the UK, with 3.6 million couples living together outside of marriage or civil partnership in 2023. Despite this societal shift, the law…

Navigating Surrogacy Laws in the UK: Insights and FAQs
Surrogacy has emerged as a vital pathway to parenthood for individuals and couples facing challenges in conceiving children naturally. Despite its growing popularity, people often perceive surrogacy law in the…

Arbitration: A Balanced Approach to Family Law Disputes
Arbitration has emerged as a preferred alternative to the traditional courtroom setting in resolving family law disputes. Offering a mix of privacy, efficiency, and control, this method allows parties to…

Cohabiting Couples in England: Key Insights
The topic of legal rights for cohabiting couples has once again surged into the limelight following remarks from Emily Thornberry, the Shadow Attorney General, during a recent Labour conference. As…

What is a Nikkah Ceremony ?
Marriage is a sacred institution in Islam, symbolising unity, commitment, and partnership. Muslim Nikkah ceremonies are important for couples starting a life together. They mark the beginning of a journey…

Separation for unmarried couples and ToLATA Claims
Your legal rights as a partner vary depending on whether you and your partner are married or unmarried.
This is very significant in the event you separate from one another…