It is well established that it is contrary to public policy to allow a criminal to reap any benefit from his/her crime. This also applies to a criminal benefitting from gifts by a Will (or upon intestacy) and to property passing automatically by survivorship.

The law surrounding provision for adult children in the context of the Inheritance Act 1975 has been somewhat in turmoil in recent years following the much publicised Ilott case, and a spate of other claims.

We are acting for a 50-year-old wife in divorce proceedings after a 25 year old marriage.

Quasi partnerships sound like a complicated legal term, yet it is, in fact, a straightforward concept.

In the spring we commented on stories of estranged couples using lockdown to alter childcare arrangements unilaterally

Contentious probate is the umbrella term for any dispute relating to a person's estate after their death.

A leading immigration lawyer in the Midlands says further Government support may be needed to help businesses move staff more quickly away from conflict in Ukraine.

As the calendar turns over and a new year begins, January the 3rd has gained a sombre title in the UK - National Divorce Day. Every year, rumours circulate about this marking a surge in divorce enquiries and filings following the festive season. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes evident that this phenomenon might be nothing more than a myth.

Medical negligence claims are complicated as it takes time to establish if a claim has merit and resolving them usually takes months, if not years. Unfortunately, it is a sad fact that sometimes a client (the claimant in their case) may pass away before their claim is finalised.

The length of the NHS waiting list has long been a thorn in the side of politicians, with 7.6m people currently waiting for treatment. But what has been quietly overlooked is the ‘shadow’ waiting list of people who have had their first referral or treatment and are now waiting for a follow-up appointment for ongoing care.