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How long does divorce take in the UK?

Getting a divorce in the UK typically takes a minimum of 26 weeks, which is about 6 months, from...

A "Pint Sized" change to bottled wine sales in the UK

The Weights and Measures (Intoxicating Liquor) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 The Government has...

What are your cohabiting rights with a child?

Cohabiting couples do not enjoy the same automatic rights as their married counterparts,...

Financial help for unmarried couples: schedule 1 claims

A Schedule 1 claim under the Children Act 1989 is a legal process that enables parents,...

What rights do unmarried fathers have?

As an unmarried father, you still want to play an important part in the upbringing of your...

How to choose the best family law solicitor for you?

When you're dealing with the emotional turmoil of a family law issue, you need a solicitor...

Statutory transfers for academies

Statutory transfers for academies On 26th October 2023 the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023...

Further Training contract available - September 2024

We are delighted to announce that we are able to take on a further trainee to start their training...

How do you split up when you have a child?

  When a child is involved in a relationship breakdown, the stakes are high, and the...

Financial rights of unmarried mothers explained

  Separation can be complicated for unmarried mothers when it comes to financial rights and...

How does a break up affect a child?

  In the aftermath of a family break up, children can face an array of emotional challenges...

What happens to children if a parent dies?

  The death of a parent is an unfathomably painful experience for a child. Amid the grief...

The King's Speech - Leasehold Reforms Announced

After much speculation, Lease Reforms have been addressed in the King’s Speech with a...

Charities and the Israel-Gaza conflict

The renewed conflict in Gaza provides an opportunity to review your charity's understanding of...

Updates to Charity Commission Social Media Guidance

The Charity Commission ("the Commission") recently updated their social media guidance (...

LBMW Legal 500 2024 Rankings

LBMW's “Education-Schools” and “Charities and Not for Profit” sectors...

Phase 2 of the Charities Act 2022 implementation

On 14 June 2023 a further 18 sections of the Charities Act 2022 were brought into force. These...

Spring Budget 2023 - A Very Brief Overview

Spring Budget 2023 - A Very Brief Overview Further information can be found here: Spring...

Update - Trust Corporation Status

As 31 st October 2022 section 32 of the Charities Act 2022 grants trust corporation status to any...