UK couple win parental rights
A couple in the UK has been awarded a parental order at the end of a complicated international surrogacy case.
SLC signals support for government conveyancing plans
The Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) has indicated its support for government plans to make
New data shows increase in economic and tech abuse
New data shows that there has been a big rise in cases involving
TER says increased probate costs difficult for families
The Estate Registry (TER) has stated that the upcoming increase to Probate application costs will make matters more difficult for
Increased sentences for domestic homicide backed by charities
The Government has announced that it will be increasing the mandatory minimum sentence for domestic homicide, with the backing of key charities.
Retirement planning impacted by later life divorces
An equity release firm has warned that an increase in the number of later life divorces is having an impact on retirement planning.
ECHR refuses appeal in transgender father birth certificate case
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has refused an appeal in the case of a transgender man who wished to be recorded as a father on a birth certificate.
Brand new scheme launched by conveyancing professionals
A new scheme has been launched by a number of conveyancing professionals, which is intended to make
Probate grant processing times remain broadly the same
New figures released by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) show that processing times for
Communication from conveyancers crucial for homebuyers
A new survey of homebuyers in the UK has found that regular communication from conveyancers is one of