Can my ex stop me from changing our child’s surname?
Changing a child’s surname can be a sensitive matter. In the UK, the rules surrounding it are very clear. If both parents hold
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Changing a child’s surname can be a sensitive matter. In the UK, the rules surrounding it are very clear. If both parents hold
When you are a parent who shares parental responsibility, decisions about your child’s education must be
Recent sources have revealed important information about home buyers in
The recent November 2025 budget has been identified as having an impact on estate planning. Potential testators who use
In August 2025, a court case became a vehicle for a judge to throw out previous recommendations in relation to
The use of Wills has always been encouraged by legal specialists. Recently, however, a second document, a Letter of Wishes, has also been deemed to be
The annual National Wills Report has found, a number of issues from 2025 that may be of interest
The last census carried out in the United Kingdom identified that over 3% of the population proclaim to be part of
In the last year, some changes in interest rates and wages have meant that first-time house buyers have had some
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