When Boundaries Are Crossed: Neighbour Disputes – A Legal Perspective
New episode alert! Disputes between neighbours can quickly escalate, from minor misunderstandings to full-blown legal battles. In this…
Read moreConveyancing in our clients’ best interests – exclusively.
It is important to know where to get help, take advice, and who is fighting your corner. This is true in so many different areas and…
Read moreSE-Solicitors Unveils ‘Separate Together™’: Unified Separation for Unmarried Couples
We are proud to announce Separate Together, a new legal service created specifically for unmarried couples seeking to separate amicably,…
Read moreLiving Together, Not Married: Know your rights without a ring?
The rights of unmarried couples A common law partner or common law marriage are terms often used to describe a couple that live together…
Read moreBuy Cheap, Cry Twice: The dangers of DIY and discount Wills
A 63-year-old woman from Bolton, is facing the potential loss of her home due to a £19.99 online Will purchased by her late partner, who…
Read moreI have been accused of being an abuser- will I ever get to see my children?
An estimated 40% of Court applications under the Children Act include allegations of abuse by at least one party (Re H-N and others…
Read moreStandish v Standish [2025] – application of the sharing principle and non-matrimonial assets
On 2 July 2025, the Supreme Court published their judgement on Standish v Standish [2025] UKSC 26 which provides clarification on the…
Read moreJoint Proprietors and Leasehold Covenants
If you jointly own a leasehold property, it is important to understand your legal responsibilities—particularly when it comes to the…
Read moreFailing to assist employees to find suitable alternative employment in a redundancy situation can make a dismissal unfair!
When an employee has at least two years’ service, and an employer is considering making them redundant then there is a duty to assist…
Read moreProtecting inheritance – before, during and after divorce
Inheritance received during a marriage is likely to be considered a joint asset if it has contributed to or has mingled with the marital…
Read moreWho gets the pets in a divorce?
Pets are not legally recognised in English law as anything beyond a chattel. This means they are treated as personal property, in the…
Read moreTo Wind Up, or Not to Wind Up – That is the Question
For creditors chasing unpaid debts, the winding up petition can feel like the big red button—powerful, final, and slightly intimidating….
Read morePride Month Spotlight: Supporting LGBTQ+ Individuals in Family Law
As we celebrate Pride Month, it is important for legal professionals to question how they can further support the needs of LGBTQ+…
Read moreSupervised contact and supported contact, what’s the difference?
When parents separate, it can sometimes be challenging to come to an agreement about the arrangements for their children. For example, it…
Read moreBuying UK Property From Abroad – Key Considerations
Buying property can feel incredibly daunting, as such transactions tend to involve individuals committing considerable sums of money,…
Read moreTalak, Get and legal Divorce- what’s the difference?
For those who subscribe to certain religious beliefs, the religious aspect of their marriage or divorce is more important than the civil…
Read moreUnderstanding Statute Barred Debts: Is It Too Late to Recover What You’re Owed?
Many businesses are unaware that pursuing debt can come with a time limit. Under English law, the Limitation Act 1980 sets out the…
Read moreSE-Solicitors Joins Historic Houses as Corporate Members
SE-Solicitors are very proud to have become corporate members of Historic Houses in the Thames and Chilterns region. Historic Houses is…
Read moreTrouble and Trees – Understanding Your Rights & Duties as a Landowner
Trees, they’re planted, they grow, they stand tall and sometimes they need to be cut back, coppiced or even felled. You might think this…
Read moreShould you be using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace?
According to a recent survey which was commissioned by ACAS, more than a third of employers think that AI will increase productivity. In…
Read moreMesher Order – is it the right option for you?
Divorcing couples with children may consider a Mesher Order to be a practical step as part of their financial settlement. A Mesher…
Read moreAdvice for Separating Parents
Separating parents must navigate a range of legal and practical issues to ensure the best outcomes for their children. Here is a guide of…
Read moreMandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for larger employers
The consultation by the government seeking views on how to introduce mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for large…
Read moreMy Ex Keeps Talking Me Down to Our Children. What Can I Do?
Divorce and separation can be a difficult and emotional process, especially when children are involved. Unfortunately, some parents may…
Read moreSE-Solicitors’ Fixed Fee Divorce
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, along with the introduction of a Court Portal for divorce, has made the process of…
Read moreCovert recording – is this allowed?
A covert recording is when one person makes either an audio or video recording of someone else without their knowledge or permission. Now…
Read moreWhat is the collaborative process for divorce or separation?
The collaborative process is a Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR) option for separating couples that are committed to reaching an…
Read moreSE-Talks: Forged Signatures – What Happens Next?
New Episode The next episode of our SE-Talks podcast is out now! In this episode, members of our Banking & Finance department delve into…
Read moreYour opinion matters: the new rules on consumer reviews
Customer reviews can be a powerful marketing tool, which can help businesses improve their products and promote them to a wider audience….
Read moreCompanies House: ID Verification Requirements
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA), which received Royal Assent in October 2023, has had a significant impact…
Read moreFor Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers: Reaffirming Biological Sex in UK Equality Law
In For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 15, the United Kingdom [UK] Supreme Court held that the term “woman” in…
Read moreProperty Stability and Sinkholes: Essential Considerations in Conveyancing
Ordinarily when we consider land, we consider what is built on it not what is under it. For most of us what is under our feet is not a…
Read moreWhen AI goes wrong: The dangers of unchecked content
The legal profession, like many others, is increasingly embracing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). From legal research to…
Read moreRelocating abroad with the children
Case Study: Zack and Anya have been separated for 3 years and share 2 children Molly aged 4 and Minty aged 7. Both Zack and Anya are in…
Read moreIs this a good idea? Risk and proportionality
The need for proportionality and calmly assessing risk never goes away. These days, so many reported cases, particularly of the High…
Read morePet Ownership and The Renters Rights Bill 2025 – how does this fit in with leasehold properties?
The Renters Rights Bill is currently at the committee stage in the House of Lords and so is not yet law. However, the Bill states that…
Read moreWhat are the Legal Implications of Cohabitation?
It is now rare for couples not to live together before marriage and increasingly couples are choosing not to get married at all. While it…
Read moreThe Matrimonialisation of Assets in a Marriage: A Case Study on ST v AR
While the case of Standish v Standish is currently awaiting judgement from the Supreme Court, the recent case of ST v AR, heard earlier…
Read moreDealing with your finances on divorce or dissolution
It is a common misconception for separating couples that there is no requirement to resolve their finances once the final divorce or…
Read morePreparing for your Digital Death
The concept of digital assets can seem irrelevant to most; especially those who still enjoy a bank with four walls and who put…
Read moreParents benefit from new employment rights from 6 April 2025
Employees now have new statutory neonatal care and pay rights giving them additional rights if their baby requires neonatal care. Who…
Read moreSurrogacy: Legal Parent v Birth Parent
Surrogacy is an ever-growing option for individuals and couples looking to build their families. The legal framework surrounding…
Read moreWhat happens when a Will goes missing?
A well-drafted Will can provide peace of mind for the testator (the person making the Will) and those they will eventually leave behind….
Read moreParental Responsibility – what is this?
Parental responsibility (‘PR’) relates to ‘all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority’ which a parent or individual…
Read moreI got divorced 20 years ago but I cannot find my Decree Absolute. What can I do?
The Courts have evolved greatly over the last 20 years, and it is now possible to receive all documents in relation to your divorce…
Read moreWhen experts get it wrong
LB Croydon v D (Critical Scrutiny of the Paediatric Overview) [2024] EWFC 438 is a lesson that experts can get it wrong, and dramatically…
Read moreBalancing SQE Studies and Full-Time Work: Top Tips
The SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Exams) is the new route to qualification for aspiring solicitors replacing the Legal Practice Course….
Read moreApril Showers Spilling into Your Relationship? When to Know It’s Time to Move On
April is often seen as a time of renewal but for some, it’s just another month of enduring a storm within their relationship. Domestic…
Read moreTeachers Bring Legal Action Against Teachers’ Pensions for Delays in CETV Calculations
Many teachers have faced significant delays in progressing their divorces because of the delay in Teachers’ Pensions providing Cash…
Read moreSE-Solicitors Proudly Sponsoring the Cotswold Cup for the Third Consecutive Year
We are thrilled to continue our sponsorship of the Cotswold Cup for the third consecutive year. We value the opportunity to support this…
Read moreSE-Talks: Pathways into Law Episode 3
This third episode in our Podcast Series: Pathways into Law is now live! In this installment, we delve into the world of solicitor…
Read moreShould I let the children spend Mother’s Day with their mother?
When parents separate, a routine for the children is very important to help them feel settled and secure in their new environment. There…
Read moreForce Majeure Clauses in Commercial Contracts
Force majeure clauses are contractual clauses which alter parties’ obligations and/or liabilities under a contract when an extraordinary…
Read moreDirect marketing: help is at hand!
Direct marketing in the UK is regulated by the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communication Regulations (PECR). The consequences…
Read moreNew ACAS Guidance on Understanding and Supporting Neurodiversity at Work
On 31st of January 2025, ACAS published new guidance on how employers can create neuroinclusive organisations. With Neurodiversity…
Read moreStill hear you saying you would never break the chain
Breaking the chain is when your sale and purchase matters do not take place at the same time, or on the same day. Whether a client has…
Read moreSE-Solicitors Delighted to Sponsor the Large Business Award at Cherwell Business Awards 2025
We are proud to continue our sponsorship of the Large Business Award at the Cherwell Business Awards, which officially launched again…
Read moreTips for including restrictive covenants in commercial contracts
Clients frequently ask us whether the restrictions they wish to include in a commercial contract would be enforceable. This question is…
Read moreWhat is mediation
Mediation can assist families in various circumstances, such as considering options for separating the matrimonial finances, or the…
Read moreI raised my grandchildren but now their mother has taken them away. What can I do?
In England and Wales, Family Law can be complex when it comes to grandparents’ rights. If you have been the primary caregiver for your…
Read moreThe Accumulator Challenge for Katharine House Hospice
From 21st October 2024 to 21st February 2025, the Trainees at SE-Solicitors (Andra, Beth, Ella, Katie and Ore) have been taking part in…
Read moreSE-Solicitors Shines Bright at The British Conveyancing Awards
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded Highly Commended in the Conveyancing Law Firm of the Year – South category at this…
Read moreMy ex wants me to look after her child, but I don’t believe I’m the dad. What can I do to prove this?
There are many reasons why you might need to establish a child’s paternity and it is very important that, where possible, this is done as…
Read moreSpousal maintenance – what is this?
Spousal maintenance is a continuing obligation for one person to pay the other a weekly or monthly sum of money. For the court to…
Read moreTowering Dreams at Compton Verney: Uniting Art, Imagination, and Community with SE-Solicitors
We are thrilled to continue our ongoing support of Compton Verney by proudly sponsoring their exhibition, ‘Towering Dreams: Extraordinary…
Read moreUpdate Your Will Week 2025: Why Making a Will Is Crucial
Monday 3rd March 2025 to Friday 9th March 2025 marks “Update Your Will Week,” a campaign promoted by the Association of Lifetime Lawyers….
Read moreRevising arrangements for children
It is often difficult to identify the right arrangements for the children post-separation and it may take a few attempts to get this…
Read moreSE Spin-a-thon: Spinning for a cause!
The trainee solicitors at SE Solicitors are gearing up for a gruelling but rewarding challenge: a 24-hour Spin-a-thon in aid of Katharine…
Read moreWhat financial claims can arise out of your Islamic marriage if you did not register your Nikah with a civil ceremony?
If an Islamic marriage that takes place abroad, in a country where Islamic marriage is legally recognised, it may be recognised in the UK…
Read moreThe Valentine’s Day Strain
Valentine’s Day, often celebrated as a day of love and romance, can also act as a flashpoint for conflict in some relationships. The…
Read moreMy ex wants a UK divorce, but we had an Islamic marriage abroad
Case Study: Hakim has recently separated from his wife Alina, whom he was married to in an Islamic ceremony in Pakistan 6 years ago….
Read moreI discovered my husband’s debts over Christmas. Now I want a divorce, but will I have to pay his debts?
Case study: In the run up to Christmas, Jane went through her and her husband’s joint bank statements. While she is going through the…
Read moreFAQs and Common Hiccups in Residential Conveyancing
With the benefit of only modest experience compared to some colleagues, here are a few “hiccups” from my conveyancing and property…
Read moreWhat should I consider when negotiating a financial settlement?
Navigating divorce and financial settlements can often be challenging and overwhelming. There are a number of important factors that come…
Read moreMillions of workers set to benefit from a pay rise from 1 April 2025
The Government has announced an increase to the rates of the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage from 1 April 2025. These…
Read moreRise in Will Disputes Highlights Growing Challenges in Estate Planning
Rise in Will Disputes Highlights Growing Challenges in Estate Planning In 2023-2024 the amount of disputes over wills in England and…
Read moreThe importance of a legally drafted Will
The number of reports on probate disputes in the national news is increasing. In December 2024 The Times reported on the case of Leigh…
Read moreWhat are the laws around Surrogacy?
Surrogacy in England and Wales is governed by a combination of specific legislation and general Family Law principles. While surrogacy is…
Read moreCompanies House: Financial Penalties Guidance
Companies House has recently published guidance on their approach to how and when they will use their enforcement powers to issue…
Read moreUnexpected Bereavement in Business – What do I do?
Bereavement will affect all of us at one point or another whether it be through family, friends or even through business and work. Death…
Read moreConveyancing Firm of the Year South Award 2025 – We have been Shortlisted!
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Conveyancing Firm of the Year Award, South. This year, the ceremony is…
Read moreHigh Court ruling on sole directors decision making
The High Court has recently provided a much needed clarification on the ability of sole directors to make decisions on behalf of a…
Read moreFacing change, finding opportunity
This was the theme of the Oxford Farming Conference 2025 which heard from over 30 speakers across two days in January. The noise of the…
Read moreWhat to do when you are feeling trapped in an abusive relationship
For many, taking holiday during the festive period means spending quality time with your loved ones, however for some it can mean feeling…
Read moreDon’t forget about data protection!
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is encouraging those launching new business ventures in 2025 to think about data protection…
Read morePost holiday reflection – when is it time for change?
The Christmas season can be a challenging time for families, for various different reasons, but it may be that the Christmas season has…
Read moreSE-Talks: Divorce Amicably, Together
Our next episode of SE-Talks is out! In this episode we discuss the unique service provided by our Family Department – Divorce Together®….
Read moreNo more Parental Alienation Syndrome?
The Family Justice Council has published guidance on how the courts should deal with the issue of alienation. The detailed report makes…
Read moreWedding bells! Are you thinking about a prenuptual agreement?
Prior to 2010, prenuptial agreements were deliberately disregarded by the courts as a matter of policy. This was based on the belief that…
Read moreSE-Choir visits Care Homes for Christmas
Getting into the holiday spirit, SE-Solicitors’ newly formed choir has been spreading festive cheer by visiting local care homes in…
Read moreMerry Christmas and Happy New Year
We would like to thank all of our Clients and Referrers for your ongoing support and business over this last year. We hope that you have…
Read moreBreaching a Child Arrangements Order
Case Study: Mr C and Mrs C separated 11 months ago. There is one child of the relationship, namely Rudolph aged 7. There is a Child…
Read moreRaising Funds the Sustainable Way: Our Accumulator Challenge for Katharine House Hospice
As trainee solicitors at SE-Solicitors, we are excited to participate in the Accumulator Challenge to support Katharine House Hospice, a…
Read moreSpin to win: SE Solicitors takes on the Accumulator Challenge
The trainee solicitors at SE-Solicitors are excited to once again take part in the Accumulator Challenge and raise funds for the…
Read moreProperty & Separation
The festive season is upon us, meaning special family time for most. Unfortunately for some the season highlights the unhappiness in…
Read moreCohabitation Law – is there a need for reform?
Periodically, laws become outdated and fail to reflect contemporary society, posing a risk of constraining couples under legislation that…
Read moreSE-Solicitors’ Participates in Santa Fun Run
We are thrilled to have once again participated in this years Santa Fun Run! This cherished tradition sees our team come together…
Read moreSE-Talks: Pathways into Law Episode 2
The second episode in our new Podcast Series: Pathways into Law is now live! In this series we embark on a deep exploration into the…
Read moreIntroducing a New Partner to Your Children
Introducing your children to a new partner is an important milestone and can be a delicate process that requires careful consideration….
Read more“Impossible Tax”
On 19 November 2024 an estimated 20,000 farmers rallied around Whitehall to voice their anger at the Government’s inheritance tax (IHT)…
Read moreSE-Solicitors Debt Recovery Department Retains Top-Tier Legal 500 Ranking for 2025
We are delighted to announce that SE-Solicitors’ Debt Recovery team has once again been recognised as Top Tier in the Legal 500 2025. The…
Read moreAssisted dying – shortening death, not ending life
“Assisted dying – shortening death, not ending life?” The recent case of Morris v Morris and the publishing of the Assisted Dying for…
Read moreHighly Commended for the Private Client Firm of the Year (Boutique) Award
Last month our leading Private Client team were recognised for their excellence in the recent British Wills & Probate Awards….
Read more12 Key Highlights Proposed in the New Employment Rights Bill
Last month, the government unveiled its proposed reforms to employment rights, marking the most substantial upgrade to workers’ rights in…
Read moreNew Information to be given at the start of Employment
Employers are required by legislation to provide employees and workers with certain key information regarding their terms and conditions…
Read moreWho has Parental Responsibility?
“Parental Responsibility” is defined as all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which, by law, a parent of a child…
Read moreUnfair Dismissal Rights from Day One of Employment!
Current Law Under current law, employees can generally only bring a claim for unfair dismissal if they have at least two years’…
Read moreSE-Talks: Pathways into Law Episode 1
We are delighted to announce the launch of our first SE-Talks Podcast series, Pathways into Law. In this series we embark on a deep…
Read moreSeparation Agreement v Consent Order- What is Right for You?
When couples separate, often the two most difficult concerns to resolve are children and finances. When it comes to finances, it is…
Read moreDomestic Abuse Protections Orders Pilot
From November 2024, these new orders are being piloted in two regions, the South London Boroughs of Croydon, Sutton and Bromley and…
Read moreDo I really need to consider out of Court options, or can I just press ahead with an application to the Court?
In short, the answer is yes, you do need to consider Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR) prior to making an application to the Court,…
Read moreAre you compliant with the new laws on sexual harassment that came into force on 26th October 2024?
On the 26th of October 2024, the new Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 introduced a duty on employers to take…
Read moreAutumn Budget 2024: Changes to Business Asset Disposal Relief (formerly Entrepreneur’s Relief)
The recent Budget introduced changes to Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR), a relief giving business owners a lower tax burden when…
Read moreSurrogacy Law
Surrogacy is an increasingly popular option for individuals and couples looking to start or expand their families, particularly when…
Read moreFarmers’ Betrayal – changes to the Agricultural Property and Business Property Reliefs
Suffice it to say, the Government’s much-discussed autumn budget has left farming circles in dismay, with some taking to social media…
Read moreAre Pre-Nuptial Agreements Binding in The Family Courts in England and Wales?
Since the landmark case of Radmacher v Granatino [2010] UKSC 42, ‘the court should give effect to a Nuptial Agreement that that is freely…
Read moreAre mediation agreements in family disputes legally binding?
Mediation can help families in various situations, such as considering options for separating the matrimonial finances, or the child…
Read moreWhat is a Qualified Legal Representative (QLR)?
A Qualified Legal Representative, or “QLR”, is an independent lawyer who has the qualifications and experience to appear before a Court…
Read moreStatutory Sick Pay Reforms announced in the Employment Rights Bill
What is the current Statutory Sick Pay scheme? This is a scheme that entitles employees who meet certain criteria to receive a weekly…
Read moreSweet Bobby- A victim or just naïve?
By now, we have all seen or at least heard about the viral Netflix documentary about a woman who was duped into believing she was in a…
Read moreThink carefully before signing up to an Individual Voluntary Arrangement
If you are struggling with debt, then searching the internet is likely to take you to a firm of insolvency practitioners who specialise…
Read moreOne way to revoke a will. Or is it?
‘Under a Victorian law, any person can legally revoke their will by ripping it up. For the destruction to be valid, either the will must…
Read moreResidential Leases and Assistance Dogs
The law surrounding the position of assistance dogs and Leases which prohibits pets has not yet been fully decided, however, to ensure…
Read moreReconciliation and the use of Post-Nuptial Agreements
Recent stories in the popular press have highlighted the phenomenon of couples divorcing, remarrying, then finding their marriage in…
Read moreWhat’s in the Renters Rights Bill?
This Bill is a big deal to property owners and lawyers. It has been heralded for the promised abolition of Section 21, but that’s just…
Read moreDeclarations of Trusts and Insolvency
With a Declaration of Trust it is important to seek legal advice on when and how to properly document, by a declaration of trust, an…
Read morePerils of Parting with a Part!
Whether it be a slice of large garden turned separate dwelling, a field of bare land for the farmer who’s Title includes many acres or…
Read moreBudget concerns and the insolvency industry
The economic outlook for many British businesses is looking far from great. Corporate restructuring specialists Begbies Traynor have…
Read moreNew rights proposed in the Employment Rights Bill regarding Bereavement Leave
The Employment Rights Bill published last week proposes changes to bolster rights for employees in relation to bereavement leave. What is…
Read moreChanges to flexible working rights proposed by The Employment Rights Bill published on 10 October 2024
The Employment Rights Bill was published by the Government on 10th October 2024. The changes proposed to flexible working are only a…
Read moreNew Law for the Hospitality industry on tips and service charges
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 and the statutory Code of Practice on Fair and Transparent Distribution of Tips came into…
Read moreProtecting a Child from Harm
Emily, a 7-year-old girl, was the subject of Family Court proceedings. Emily lives with her father, John. John separated from Emily’s…
Read moreBreaking Free From Domestic Abuse
According to domestic abuse charity Refuge, 1 in 4 women in England and Wales will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime. Domestic…
Read moreSE-Solicitors Celebrates Advancement in the Legal 500 Rankings
SE-Solicitors, a leading law firm in the heart of England, is celebrating its success in the recent Legal 500 awards, reflecting their…
Read moreRent Charges – what are they and why do they pose a problem for freehold houses on a managed estate?
Historically, when developers completed a new site and sold off the individual freehold plots, all that remained of the developer’s…
Read moreCan my grandchildren come and live with me?
Grandparents can be an amazing source of love and stability for a child, especially when the child’s parents are unable to meet those…
Read moreWebinar: Conquer Breathing Space Regulations
Join SE-Solicitors’ Banking and Finance legal specialists for an insightful webinar as we explore the impact of Breathing Space…
Read moreYour Guide to Family Mediation Preparation
Family Mediation can assist families in various circumstances after a relationship breaks down, such as considering options for…
Read moreTips for Minimising Conflict on Separation with Children
Separation or divorce can often be a challenging and turbulent time for children therefore it is important to establish them into a new…
Read moreAre you ready for the new duties on employers to prevent sexual harassment?
On the 26th of October 2024, the new Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 will come into force. This will…
Read more“Raneem’s law”: A joined up approach
The government has announced that domestic abuse specialists will be embedded in 999 control rooms. This is part of its plan to reduce…
Read moreChild Maintenance
Child maintenance covers how a child’s living costs will be paid by the parent who does not live with the child. The state has primary…
Read moreChanging Arrangements For Children on Separation
As children grow up, their needs will change. It is important that you remain open and flexible to the idea that arrangements agreed with…
Read moreProperty Gifts to Children
A gift of property to a child, under the age of 18 years is not a simple gift, the law (recognising that not all of us are ready to make…
Read moreKey Challenges in Distribution Agreements
Distribution agreements are often used as a low cost method of expanding into new markets and geographical areas. The mechanism of the…
Read moreArtificial Intelligence in Family Law
The Nuffield Family Justice Observatory’s recent Report on Artificial Intelligence [AI] in the Family Justice System explores how AI…
Read moreDealing with School Fees in a Divorce
Divorce can be a complicated and emotional process, particularly when it comes to financial arrangements for children. In England &…
Read moreMaking a Decision About Your Child’s Education as a Separated Parent
In this blog we discuss difficulties separated parents may encounter when trying to meet their child’s educational needs. Case Study:…
Read moreDowry v Mahr. Are they the same?
Mahr and Dowry are terms often associated with Islamic marriages and the terms are often used interchangeably. It is important to…
Read moreThe Importance of Considering Digital Assets in your Will
In an increasingly digital age, we lead more and more of our lives online. Despite this, very few people consider their digital assets…
Read moreLegal Parentage, Common Law, and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 – P v Q & F (Child: Legal Parentage) [2024] EWCA Civ 878
The Court of Appeal recently affirmed the initial ruling that when it cannot be established that a child was conceived through artificial…
Read moreFor All to See: Transparency Order in Goodman v Walker
The Court made a full Transparency Order in the case of Goodman v Walker. This represents a significant development in the approach…
Read moreA Very Short History of Divorce Law in England
Ecclesiastical Courts While early Christian doctrine on divorce had been more liberal, by the 1500s the Catholic Church no longer…
Read moreWhat is Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989?
The recent case of Goodman v Walker has brought claims made under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 to the forefront of the media. But…
Read moreAssisted Dying – Lord Faulkner’s Private Members Bill and the Forfeiture Act 1982
The ethical debate surrounding assisted suicide is long standing, complicated and immotive and particularly since Esther Ransom’s…
Read moreAgreeing the Summer Holidays
In this blog we discuss a common situation separating parents may experience when it comes to changing the agreement for school holidays….
Read moreWhen will domestic abuse influence finances?
In the case of N v J [2024] EWFC 184 Peel J builds on existing case law in relation to conduct as a factor in Financial Remedy…
Read moreThe King’s Speech: Implementing the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024
In the Kings Speech, the Government has committed to implementing the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act (the Act) which has far reaching…
Read moreThe impact of using unregulated firms for will writing, trusts and estate planning services
The recent decision from the Financial Conduct Authority that it has no power to intervene to recover the losses for many people who were…
Read moreTaking Children on Holiday After Separation
With the school summer holidays fast approaching, many people will be preparing to go abroad for a family holiday. In addition to packing…
Read moreNew Employment Laws are coming soon…
The new Government is intending to upgrade workers’ rights in the 2024-25 parliamentary session. The King’s speech was delivered in…
Read moreFamily Court Reporting Pilot Extended
The Family Court Reporting Pilot has been ongoing since January 2023. The Pilot allows media reporters and legal bloggers to attend, and…
Read moreLeading Law firm SE-Solicitors Announces New Managing Director
SE-Solicitors is excited to announce the appointment of a new Managing Director to continue the growth ambitions of the firm. The…
Read moreLasting Powers of Attorney: Have you protected your future?
Arranging Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) for Finance and Property and for Health and Welfare helps you prepare for your future. These…
Read more10 Top Legal Tips to Consider for Growing Your Business
Growing a business can involve navigating a challenging legal landscape in order to maximise opportunities. Here are 10 top tips to keep…
Read moreDivorce Portal Error Grants Divorces Within First Year of Marriage
In 2019 an online portal for divorce applications was introduced as part of the previous government’s £1 billion reform of the Court…
Read moreDivorce Together and the Pre-Action Protocol
In an effort to streamline financial remedy case progression and reduce both the emotional and financial burden on families, a new…
Read moreMBL Webinar Delivered by SE-Solicitors – Working with Clients who Lack Capacity in Financial Remedy Proceedings
On Thursday 11th July, Deborah Davies from our specialist Family team is delivering an upcoming MBL’s webinar on “Working with Clients…
Read moreCan I stop my grandchildren moving away?
The prospect of grandchildren moving away, with one or both parents, can be a difficult thing to come to terms with. What do you do if…
Read moreHow to cope with not seeing your grandchildren
The role of a grandparent in a child’s life is very a special and important one. Grandparents often play a vital role in a child’s life…
Read moreUptick in numbers of mergers and acquisitions in UK Independent education sector
As a result of the challenging financial conditions in the past few years, there has been a significant increase in schools exploring…
Read more‘Clarkson’s Clause’ opens up new sources of revenue for farmers
On 21st May 2024 major legislative changes to existing permitted development rights were made by the UK government. Widely seen as a…
Read moreCan I see my grandchildren if their parents have split?
Case Study: Arthur and Barry are grandparents to three children, Charlie 18, Denise 12 and Edie 9. The children’s parents recently…
Read moreReform to CGT following general election and the potential impact on business sales
With the triple lock pledges of both main parties not to increase income tax, national insurance or VAT, it seems reasonable to speculate…
Read moreHow to secure access to your grandchildren where contact has been denied or restricted following separation
A separation can be a difficult time for all, including wider family members. Many grandparents play an active role in their…
Read moreWhat can I do if my Debtor has entered Breathing Space?
What is Breathing Space? Breathing Space (Debt Respite Scheme) is a government scheme which is designed to give individuals time to…
Read moreHow do I see my grandchild, even when my child does not?
As a grandparent, you do not have an automatic right to see your grandchild. Stay calm, don’t panic. It is not a given that because your…
Read moreContractual Time Limits For Warranty Breaches
In the recent case of Onecom Group Ltd v Palmer [2024] EWHC 867 (Comm), the High Court ruled that a buyer was not time-barred from…
Read moreSE-Solicitors participates in Dementia Active’s ‘Marathon in a Month’
Through the month of June, a team of 25 of us here at SE-Solicitors will be joining in the Dementia Active challenge, ‘Walk a Marathon in…
Read moreSE-Solicitors recognised for excellence with latest Lexcel accreditation
SE-Solicitors have been awarded with Lexcel 6.1, the latest version of a highly regarded legal practice accreditation. Lexcel is an…
Read moreGovernment Consultation: Reducing non-financial reporting obligations for medium sized companies
The Government has recently started a consultation on non-financial reporting that would ease the current burden imposed on medium-sized…
Read moreProbate delays persist
Those of you with experience in this area, whether personal or professional, will know that these significant delays have been a problem…
Read moreDo I have a legal right to see my grandchildren?
When parents fall out, often it is not just the children who are affected. In many families, the grandparents are viewed as an extension…
Read moreCompanies House: First Phase Changes
Following on from the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act receiving Royal Assent on 26 October 2023, the first wave of changes…
Read moreIs a Marriage in a Foreign Embassy in the UK valid in the UK?
Case Study: Salim and Habiba got married at the Moroccan Consulate in London in accordance with Moroccan law 5 years ago. Habiba came to…
Read moreMediation is on the rise, but is mediation right for me?
With the recent amendments to the Family Procedure Rules (FPR) on 29 April 2024, mediation is on the rise. The recent changes to the FPR…
Read moreViews of the child: Medical treatment
It is not unusual to be asked at what age the Courts take a child’s views into account. The short answer is “depends”, but it is a hot…
Read moreBreastfeeding and Successful Co-Parenting Following Separation
Establishing successful co-parenting following a separation is invariably challenging. When a child is breastfed, this adds another layer…
Read moreSE-Solicitors Expands Debt Recovery Services with Specialist Property Recovery Acquisition
Leading law firm, SE-Solicitors has announced the expansion of their Debt Recovery practice following the acquisition of a specialist…
Read moreThe legal implications of remarrying following a divorce
The focus when planning a wedding will, of course, be on organising a joyful day. However, marriage does carry significant legal…
Read moreThe Accumulator Challenge for Katharine House Hospice
From the 16th of October 2023 to 16th February 2024, the Trainees at SE-Solicitors have been taking part in Katharine House Hospice’s…
Read moreWho is responsible for the maintenance of ditches within land boundaries?
Recently our Commercial Property team have experienced a rise in queries relating to the ownership and maintenance of ditches and…
Read moreWhat is an amicable divorce?
What does it mean to have an amicable divorce? To many, the words “amicable” and “divorce” are rarely referred to in conjunction with one…
Read moreFinancial abuse may not be what you think
The former Spice Girl, Mel B has gone public again about domestic abuse, and we must applaud her, because she is getting us talking about…
Read moreBet on your T’s & C’s
“Whether we like it or not, we are living in a digital era”. Lady Justice Andrews, in the recent Court of Appeal Judgment of Joan…
Read moreHow long does an amicable divorce take?
Following the passage of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 which came into force on 6 April 2022, the legal requirements…
Read moreMeet the Bicester Office conveyancing team: Caroline Hennessy & Javeria Tahir
As part of National Conveyancing Week we have spoken to two of our lawyers in our Bicester Residential Property team, asking them to…
Read moreHow to make an application for an amicable divorce
After a long campaign to reform divorce laws that were over fifty years old, the law relating to divorce changed in 2022, leading to the…
Read moreMeet the Conveyancing Team: Samantha Lawson
In celebration of National Conveyancing week, I have reflected on my route into the profession. From early on, I had always known that I…
Read moreWhat percentage of divorces are amicable?
In February 2024, the Office for National Statistics released its latest divorce statistics for 2022. They showed a sharp decrease in the…
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