Child-Focused Family Courts: The Biggest Change in 30 Years Recent developments in the family justice system signal a significant shift in how child arrangement disputes are handled in England and Wales. Senior judicial figures have described the move towards a more child-focused approach as the most important reform in over three decades. At Arlingsworth Solicitors, […]

Can Grandparents Apply for Contact Rights in the UK? Grandparents often play a vital role in a child’s life, providing support, stability, and a strong family connection. However, when family relationships break down, particularly following a divorce or separation, grandparents can sometimes find themselves cut off from their grandchildren. A common question we hear at […]

Classic Car Restorations Gone Wrong: What Are Your Legal Rights? Classic cars require care, craftsmanship, and trust. Unfortunately, not all restoration services meet the expectations they promise, and in some cases, the damage done is far worse than the wear and tear they were meant to fix. At Arlingsworth, we recently advised a client who […]

Employment Rights Act 2025: What UK Workers and Employers Should Prepare For The Employment Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent in December 2025 and is widely seen as the most significant transformation of UK employment law in a generation. The Act introduces major reforms that will reshape how businesses and employees interact, with changes rolling […]

When Passion Turns to Conflict: What Happens When Ownership of a Classic Car Is Disputed After Death? At Arlingsworth, we often handle cases where family ties and valuable assets collide. One such matter involved a cherished classic car, originally purchased as a long-term investment, which became the centre of a heated inheritance dispute following the […]

Male Victims of Domestic Abuse in the UK: A Case Study of Silence, Fear, and Legal Action A real case where the support system simply wasn’t there At Arlingsworth, we recently supported a client in a case that exposed the quiet suffering many male victims endure behind closed doors. His situation was not uncommon, but […]