Legal Guides

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

• The Impact of Domestic Abuse on Children
• Can I be legally forced to sell my house?
• Guide to Child Maintenance
• Can I Swap My Council House?
• The Role of Social Services in Child Protection Cases

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.

• Can I legally kill pests and vermin on my own property?
• Can energy providers hike costs during the term of a contract?
• Can I be legally forced to sell my house?
• Should I Take Out Buildings and Contents Insurance?
• Can I Swap My Council House?

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

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.

• 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.

• Should I Take Out Buildings and Contents Insurance?
• Can I Make a Claim Against a Payday Lender?
• A Guide to Universal Credit
• A Guide to Life Insurance - Do I need it?
• Capital Gains Tax Explained