The UK government has announced pivotal changes to its immigration rules, particularly affecting skilled workers and family visas, set to take effect in spring 2024. These alterations are expected to significantly reshape the UK immigration landscape, impacting individuals and businesses alike. As a leading solicitor’s firm, we provide a detailed analysis of these changes, offering insights into their potential effects. Increased Salary Threshold for Skilled Worker Visas A key change is the rise in the…

As global mobility increases, so do the challenges of international family law. As worldwide travel and technology continue to bridge distances, it is becoming increasingly common for families to have an international dimension. This introduces added intricacies to matters of family law, particularly in cases of divorce and where children are involved. International family law encompasses the legal considerations arising from international family relationships, including divorce, child arrangements and financial matters. Additionally, considerations of international…

Whilst no one ever enters into a marriage expecting to separate or divorce, recent census information tells us that the average length of marriage in the UK is 11.9 years for opposite sex couples with the average age being 43.9 for women and 46.4 for men. That’s around 42% of marriages/civil partnerships breaking down. Why should I draw up a prenuptial agreement? These stats show us that this is a very good reason to draw…

Whilst no one ever enters into a marriage expecting to separate or divorce, recent census information tells us that the average length of marriage in the UK is 11.9 years for opposite sex couples with the average age being 43.9 for women and 46.4 for men. That’s around 42% of marriages/civil partnerships breaking down. Why should I draw up a prenuptial agreement? These stats show us that this is a very good reason to draw…

In this blog we look at the benefits of mediation, the mediation process, its cost-effectiveness, and how it can encourage more positive communication and cooperation during difficult times. Mediation is the process by which families can negotiate, via a neutral third party, on future arrangements for separating couples and their children. The mediator does not instruct parties on what to do but can help them to reach their own agreements more amicably, encouraging positive communication…

Signs of domestic abuse are not always easy to recognise; someone who has experienced, or is experiencing, abuse could show a number of signs that indicate something is very wrong. Domestic abuse is often a hidden crime that is not reported to the police because of fear and/or consequences . Therefore, data held by the police only provides a snap-shot of the true level of domestic abuse experienced. Many cases won’t event enter the criminal…