Huge rise in challenges to decisions made by those with lasting powers of attorney

Dramatic increase in number of applications for family member or friend to be granted lasting power of attorney. 

Government publishes Domestic Abuse Bill

The government published the Domestic Abuse Bill aimed at supporting victims, their families and pursuing offenders.  

Thinking about getting married? Let your heart…and head… lead the way

It is important that you take legal advice before the big day, as Claire Filer explains.

The impact of Brexit on family law

The impact of Brexit has been a hot topic for family lawyers with international clients.

But I would like the children to be with ME on Christmas Day

Although Christmas can be a fun time of year, it can also be a stressful and anxious time for families

Live and let live: avoiding statutory nuisances

Growing housing demands have lead to an increase in nuisance complaints from disgruntled buyers.