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research and legal notes explaining the Cohabitation Rights Bill and its impact on unmarried couples
18Aug
Cohabitation Rights Bill Explained: What It Proposes and Who It Affects

There’s a strange gap between how people actually live and what the law assumes about…

Checklist for writing your own will legally in the UK
06Aug
Can I Write My Own Will in the UK? Rules, Risks and What to Know (2026)

Short answer first, because this question deserves a straight one: yes, you can legally write…

couple preparing a cohabitation agreement in the UK with paperwork and laptop
05Aug
Cohabitation Agreement UK: Why You Need One and How to Get One

Let’s treat this like the practical task it actually is. You’ve probably landed here because…

man reviewing house ownership documents worried about a partner claiming his property in the UK
29Jul
Can My Girlfriend Claim Half My House UK? The Real Legal Answer

If you’ve typed some version of this question into Google at 11pm, I already know…

A blurred smartphone displaying a social media interface lying next to a formal legal document stamped with "PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL" in red ink, symbolizing the strict legal boundaries of sharing family court details online.
15Jul
Privacy vs Family Law UK: 5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Posting Online (2026)

A friend of mine, mid-divorce and absolutely furious after a rough hearing, posted a vague…

A pristine legal document titled "Application for Dissolution of Civil Partnership" resting on a dark walnut desk next to a modern fountain pen, representing the legal process of ending a civil partnership in the UK.
09Jul
How to End a Civil Partnership UK: The 5-Step Dissolution Process (2026)

A friend of mine called me the night she and her partner finally agreed things…

A wooden desk featuring a traditional pair of wedding rings next to a sleek, modern fountain pen and a legal document, symbolizing the choice between a conventional marriage and a modern civil partnership in the UK.
07Jul
Civil Partnership vs Marriage UK: 6 Real Differences Nobody Tells You (2026 Guide)

Two of my closest friends spent almost a year going back and forth on this.…

A supportive worker actively listening to a domestic abuse survivor in a safe and comfortable room, representing practical help and empathy.
23Jun
Domestic Abuse Legal Help: Essential Guide to Protection & Support

A few years back, a woman I was supporting — I’ll call her S, because…

A comprehensive featured image illustrating a woman reclaiming her home after a successful Occupation Order, showing a contrast between past domestic chaos and a safe, sunlit future.
14Jun
Occupation Order UK: How to Get One, What It Costs, and What Actually Happens in Court

My friend called me at 11pm on a Tuesday, crying. Her husband had smashed her…

A woman calmly filling out a Non-Molestation Order application on a laptop to seek legal protection in the UK.
30May
How to Apply for a Non-Molestation Order in the UK: A 2026 Guide

Domestic abuse is not limited to physical violence; it includes emotional, psychological, financial, and digital…

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