Family Law

Yes, it is legal for first cousins to marry anywhere in the UK. The Marriage Act 1949 (England and Wales), the Marriage (Scotland) Act 1977 and the Northern Ireland rules each list the relatives who cannot marry, and cousins are not on any of the lists. A Private Member's Bill to ban first cousin marriage […]

Probate isn’t automatically required for every estate. Whether it’s needed comes down to two things: how the assets were owned, and whether each individual bank or institution is willing to release funds without seeing a formal grant. Quick Overview: Joint tenancy: Property or accounts held this way pass automatically to the survivor, no grant needed […]

If you’re considering ending your marriage, you may be wondering whether you need to prove that your spouse did something wrong before you can apply for a divorce. This is a common question, particularly since divorce law in England and Wales has changed in recent years. Today, the legal process is much simpler than it […]

A civil partnership is a legally recognised relationship that gives couples many of the same legal rights and responsibilities as marriage. In the UK, both same-sex and opposite-sex couples can enter into a civil partnership, provided they meet the legal requirements. For many couples, a civil partnership offers legal protection without entering into a marriage. […]