Nollywood drama Baby Farm is proving a hit on Netflix, sitting among the UK’s top ten most-watched programmes. Its dark portrayal of coercive surrogacy arrangements on unsuspecting young Nigerian women may be fictional, but the risks it highlights are far from fantasy for real-life couples pursuing parenthood through overseas surrogacy.
14.7.2025Read more...
When relationships break down, it’s not always possible to sort everything out between yourselves, especially regarding children or finances. In situations like this, the family courts in England and Wales provide a structured way to resolve disputes fairly and with the child’s welfare at the centre of everything. But what exactly are family court hearings, what do they deal with, and when might you find yourself involved in one? Let’s take a closer look.
3.7.2025Read more...
Before renting a property in England, you must prove your right to rent. Similarly, before a landlord can rent a property to you, they need to establish that you have a right to rent it. The core requirement is to provide satisfactory documents on which to base the right to rent.
15.5.2025Read more...
Succession planning for agricultural estates has become more challenging due to provisions announced in the UK 2024 Budget. The key change is the capping of Agricultural and Business property relief.
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The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to overhaul tenancy laws in England and Wales, promising stronger protections for tenants, including an end to ‘Section 21’ repossessions. Now in its second reading in the House of Lords, the legislation aims to curb unfair evictions, but concerns are growing that it could unintentionally shrink the rental market.
18.2.2025Read more...
They say buying a house is stressful. However, knowing the key steps in the legal process helps you understand where you are and what still must be done. This helps to take the pressure off.
3.2.2025Read more...
Parents living in Bedford & Ampthill who have decided to separate or divorce in 2025 are being urged to find out how to avoid courtroom confrontation to settle money and parenting arrangements, with the launch of Family Mediation Week, 27 – 31 January.
27.1.2025Read more...
The festive season, often portrayed as a time of joy and togetherness, can be fraught with stress for many couples. Financial pressures, heightened expectations, and the intensity of prolonged family interactions can place already fragile relationships under considerable strain.
2.1.2025Read more...
Trustees have a wide range of responsibilities when administering the trust estate under their charge.
12.12.2024Read more...
Recovering a debt from someone who owes you money can be frustrating and challenging. The steps taken in the debt collection process depend on whether the debt is a business debt or a consumer debt, or whether you are a debt collection agency seeking to recover a debt for a client.
8.11.2024Read more...