Blog — 13 November 2024

Digital divorce – for better or for worse

There has been a significant shift in how divorce is regarded, approached and even applied for in the last few years. We saw the seismic and much-campaigned for move to…

Blog — 29 October 2024

Pets on divorce: who gets to keep the family pet?

The question of who keeps a family pet after divorce can be quite a distressing and emotional one, and one that many couples separating may quietly think about. Pets play…

Blog — 22 October 2024

Is there a disparity in Home Office application fees and Immigration Health Surcharge if you are applying from outside the UK? The answer is yes!

As expected, most individuals will check the official table of UKVI fees and Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) costs on the government website to know what they will be charged when…

Blog — 16 October 2024

Update on the Domestic Abuse Protection Notice and Order pilot

The government announced on 24 September 2024 an update of its plans to tackle domestic abuse. The launch of the Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPO) and Domestic Abuse Protection Notices…

Blog — 27 September 2024

Courts will soon have power to order parties to engage in Alternative Dispute Resolution

Earlier this year, the Ministry of Justice introduced compulsory mediation in all new monetary claims under £10,000 (within the small claims track) as part of its continued commitment towards Alternative…

Blog — 27 September 2024

FAQs for UKVI accounts and eVisas

Published on 9 August 2024 Updated on 27 September 2024 Following the introduction of electronic visas in the UK to replace physical documents to prove UK immigration status, we have…