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Can a sperm donor be the legal father of a child in the UK?

Sperm donation is an increasingly popular choice for couples and individuals looking to start a family when the traditional options aren’t available to them.  If this is something you are planning to consider, you need to be aware that the law in this area – and most specifically the question as to whether a sperm […]

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What can parents do to manage the impact of divorce on autistic children?

Separation and divorce are always traumatic for all family members but for children with autism, the effects can be particularly difficult so what can parents do to manage the impact of divorce on autistic children? This is a topic that families with autistic children are having to consider because, although it’s unfortunate, the reality is […]

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What do landlords need to know about the Renters Rights Bill?

The Renters (Reform) Bill was introduced to parliament by the previous government in May 2023.  It now looks set to be replaced by the Renters Rights Bill. The purpose of the previous Bill was to introduce groundbreaking rental reforms the then Conservative government felt would have a positive impact on landlords, tenants and the private rented […]

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Operation Early Dawn could be triggered to avoid newly sentenced rioters overcrowding UK jails

The Observer newspaper has reported that Operation Early Dawn, a long-standing contingency measure that would allow defendants to be held in police cells until prison beds become available, could be triggered as early as next week to avoid newly  sentenced rioters overcrowding UK jails. While greater capacity is needed to house those being sentenced, there […]

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Can couples that marry abroad divorce in the UK? 

There are many reasons why couples choose to marry abroad.  They may be UK residents living overseas or residents of another country who have moved to the UK since their wedding.  They may just be people who wanted to get married in a place they love because of the weather and the scenery.  Whatever the […]

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Do you need to change your child’s name after divorce?

One of the questions that often arises after a couple separates is whether to change their child’s name after divorce and if so, what you need to do to change a child’s name. The short answer is you can change a child’s name after divorce if you obtain the consent of everyone with legal parental […]

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What impact will Labour’s plan to add VAT to private school fees have on divorced parents?

The UK’s new Labour government is planning to change current tax exemptions to add VAT to private school fees.  Their plan is to reinvest the money this will generate to recruit extra teachers for state schools and fund more childcare.  However, as the governance of education is devolved between the UK’s member states, the final […]

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How can you create an effective co-parenting plan?

Separation or divorce is always a challenging time but when children are involved, the emotional complexities can quickly intensify.  Decisions as to how to best to co-parent now that you’re living apart need to be made.  With the summer holidays looming, the challenge of agreeing on an effective co-parenting plan is brought into even sharper […]

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Should the UK’s political parties prioritise the criminal justice system in the run up to the General Election? 

It is no secret that the British criminal justice system is under extreme pressure with huge court backlogs, overcrowded prisons, court closures and repeated cuts to legal aid and other funding.  It is arguably a surprise that the criminal justice system doesn’t appear to be a priority in the run up to the General Election. […]

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Are the special measures improving more support for vulnerable witnesses in the family and criminal courts?

The University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University have co-published a report suggesting the special measures can be improved upon in terms of the support for vulnerable witnesses they provide in the family and criminal courts. The report examines the impact of the ‘special measures’ introduced following the introduction of a Bill proposed by the […]

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