UK family law changes expected in 2026
During 2026, there will be several updates to family law in the United Kingdom, many of them building on
At what age can a child decide who they want to live with?
After you have divorced or separated, deciding where a child should live is a pressing, and often sensitive, matter for
Do solicitors charge if a property sale falls through?
Are you buying or selling a property? It can be stressful, even without the unwanted possibility of
What can happen when a beneficiary of a Will refuses their gift?
Sometimes, those who have been left a legacy in a Will, refuse to accept their gift. This can complicate matters and cause issues for
Recent child custody statistics in the United Kingdom
Recent statistics have shown that millions of children each year are affected by divorce and separation in
Assisted dying and estate planning
During 2025, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was passed in
Expected developments in divorce proceedings in 2026
One of the recent developments noticed by experts specialising in separation is the rise in no-fault divorces. Although this new initiative was
Autumn Budget highlights need for business owners to review Wills
Since the Autumn Budget in 2025, experts in Wills have noticed an increasing need for business owners to review their Wills.
UK government makes U-turn on farmer’s inheritance tax
In the Autumn budget in 2025, Rachel Reeves announced far-reaching changes to the inheritance tax regime. However, in December 2025, new pronouncements meant that these anticipated changes to
Anticipated changes to family law in 2026
Even though 2025 saw some significant changes to family law in the United Kingdom, solicitors in Bangor may anticipate