Legal Guides

Family law covers domestic and relationship legal matters including marriage, divorce, child cases and personal financial matters.

• How does marriage or divorce affect your Will?
• How to Appoint a Legal Guardian in your Will
• How to Ensure Your Children Benefit from Your Will When Getting Remarried?
• Unreasonable Behaviour as Grounds for Divorce
• How to Respond When Served with a Divorce Petition

Criminal law covers crime and the protection of society, and ranges from anti-social behaviour and theft, to sexual offences and murder.

• The Impact of Domestic Abuse on Children
• Compensation for Sexual Abuse Claims
• The Law on Cyberbullying
• Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO)
• Penalty Points Explained

Conveyancing is the legal process of purchasing and selling property, and can also cover tenancy agreements between landlords and tenants.

• Buy a new home then sell the old one – or vice versa?
• Can I Port My Existing Mortgage to A New Property?
• Tips for Improving Your Credit Score Before Getting a Mortgage
• How to Make a Pre-Auction Offer on a House
• Buying a house at auction – all you need to know

Immigration laws govern who has the right to live, travel and work within the UK on a temporary and permanent basis.

• Will the UK protect me if I break the law in a different country?
• Can I Work Whilst on a Gap Year Abroad
• Tier 2 Visas for Skilled Workers
• British Citizenship Explained
• Claiming Asylum in the UK

• Can A Landlord Be Held Liable for A Tenant's Injuries?
• How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Property?
• Buying a Second Home - Everything You Need to Know
• Who is Responsible for Repairs During Property Tenancy?
• Questions to Ask When Evaluating a Rental Property

Education law covers all aspects of the educational system, from admissions and attendance through to special education and discrimination in schools.

• Is plagiarism illegal and what are the consequences of failing in academic integrity?
• Discrimination in Schools
• Exclusions from School - The Law and Appeals Process
• Laws on School Attendance and Absence
• Legal Advice for Bullying in Schools

Children law or child law refers to a multitude of legal matters that centre around the welfare and maintenance of children.

• How to Appoint a Legal Guardian in your Will
• How to Cope When Your Parents Divorce
• How to Support Your Children when Getting a Divorce
• The Impact of Domestic Abuse on Children

Defamation is the act of damaging a person or company's reputation or character. It can be written statements, which is called libel, or spoken, which is called slander.

• Can I have internet content about me removed?
• Defamation Pre-Action Protocol
• Defences to Defamation Claims
• Guide to Defamation
• Malicious Falsehood

Human rights are the fundamental rights and freedoms that belong to every person and are protected by law

• Do I have the right to refuse medical treatment?
• UK Laws Relating to Euthanasia or Assisted Dying
• The Right to Peaceful Protest
• The Right to Life Under Article 2
• An Introduction to Human Rights Law

Personal finance and tax laws cover everything from bankruptcy and IVAs through to capital gains and inheritance tax.

• Can I Port My Existing Mortgage to A New Property?
• Tips for Improving Your Credit Score Before Getting a Mortgage
• A Guide to Mortgage Payment Holidays
• Should I Take Out Buildings and Contents Insurance?
• Can I Make a Claim Against a Payday Lender?