The Family Justice Council (FJC) has recently published guidance for legal practitioners working with neurodivergent users of the family justice system in a bid to improve access to justice and help to provide fair treatment for neurodivergent children and families....
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New Immigration Rules for Care Providers from April 2025
The government has announced several changes to the UK’s immigration policy that will affect the health and care sector in England from next month. From 9 April 2025: Care providers in England looking to recruit a new worker from overseas, or those switching from...
What Happens to My Partner’s Pension If We Divorce?
Pensions are usually considered a joint asset in divorce proceedings and generally included as part of the financial settlement you will agree with your ex-spouse. Financial matters are dealt with separately to the divorce itself, with the goal for couples to reach an...
What Will the Abolition of Section 21 Mean for Landlords?
The Renters’ Rights Bill is currently making its way through parliament. The Bill will reform the private rental sector in England and Wales and is expected to receive royal assent in spring 2025, coming into force in stages with full implementation likely by the end...
EU Citizens Need ETA to Enter UK from April 2025
EU citizens who wish to travel to the UK from 2 April 2025 must be in possession of an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling. Applications can be made via the UK ETA app from 5 March 2025. For those who cannot apply via the app, applications can be...
Five Benefits of Cohabitation Agreements
More and more people in England and Wales are choosing to live together as a couple without getting married or becoming civil partners. According to the latest ONS figures, the proportion of people aged 16 years and over living in a couple who were cohabiting (not in...
What is Mediation in Family Law?
It’s Family Mediation Week (FMW) from 27 to 31 January, a now-annual event organised by the Family Mediation Council that looks to raise awareness of family mediation and the benefits it can bring to separating families. To mark this year’s initiative,...
What Documents Does a Landlord Need?
Getting off on the right foot at the start of a landlord and tenant relationship sets the standard for the relationship going forward. Ensuring you have the correct documentation in place and that your tenancy agreement accurately reflects your wishes is crucial to a...
Why You Need a Solicitor for Cross-Border Probate
In recent years, the number of people who own assets in different countries has increased dramatically. Global mobility means more people living and working abroad, which has led to a higher number of people opening foreign bank accounts, buying property overseas,...
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Conveyancing FAQs: Your Questions Answered by Solicitor Areesha Amin-Rafiq
Buying or selling a home is an important milestone, but the legal process can sometimes feel unfamiliar, particularly if you’re moving for the first time. From understanding property searches to knowing what happens at exchange and completion, being prepared can help you make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary delays. We…
Meet Areesha Amin-Rafiq: Consultant Solicitor at Berlad Graham
At Berlad Graham, our solicitors bring their own experience, approach, and personality to the work they do, helping clients navigate important decisions with confidence. In our latest employee spotlight, we’re introducing Areesha Amin-Rafiq, a Consultant Solicitor specialising in residential property. Areesha supports clients through buying, selling and remortgaging their homes,…
Meet Hannah Price, Partner and Solicitor at Berlad Graham
Berlad Graham Employee Spotlight At Berlad Graham, our people’s experience and personality play an important role in the service we provide to our clients. For this employee spotlight, we spoke with Hannah Price, Partner at the firm, and a solicitor in our Private Client department. Hannah has been a solicitor…
Statutory Lease Extension: A Step-by-Step Guide for Leaseholders
When voluntary negotiations fail, here is how to exercise your legal right to extend If you are a leaseholder tired of watching the value of your property decline as the years tick away on your lease, you will know how frustrating it can be when informal negotiations with your freeholder…
Losing Mental Capacity: What Happens to Your Finances Without an LPA?
Most people understand the importance of making a Will, even if they have not set one up yet. It gives peace of mind that your wishes will be followed after your death and that your loved ones will know what to do. What is less well understood is what happens…
Voluntary Lease Extension: A Step-by-Step Guide for Leaseholders
So, you have decided you want to extend the lease on your flat. One option is a voluntary lease extension. In a previous blog, Sophie Masters, a Paralegal from our property team, explained why the length of time left on a leasehold flat matters. In this blog, she looks at…
Understanding UK Stamp Duty (SDLT): A Brief Guide for Buyers
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) can be one of the most confusing costs for people buying property, as there are many rules and exemptions to take into consideration when calculating the amount of tax payable. In this blog, Lauren Greenop, Trainee Solicitor from our residential property team, sets out the…
Buying Together? Choosing the Right Way to Own Your Home
If you are buying a property with someone else, whether it’s a spouse, friend or business partner, it is important to understand how your ownership is set up from the outset. In this blog, Tasnim Tirech, Trainee Solicitor from our residential property team, explains the difference between owning a property…
Helping the next generation: Why Estate Planning Matters
Estate planning is no longer reserved for high-net-worth individuals. It is now necessary for all families to support the next generation during their lifetime, as well as plan for what happens after death. In this blog, Daniel Brown, Trainee Solicitor in our private client team, explains why lifetime giving, clear…
Living Together but Not Married? The Cohabitation Rights Every Couple Should Know
Cohabitation Rights in the UK for Unmarried Couples More couples in the UK are choosing to live together without getting married or entering a civil partnership. According to the Office for National Statistics, the number of cohabiting couples has more than doubled since 1996, rising from 1.5 million to around…
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