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Shama Mughal
London Family Solicitor welcomes Shama Mughal to the team who has recently joined as a Family Paralegal. After successfully completing her Law Degree from London Metropolitan University with a 2:1 classification and also passing the Legal Practice Course from...
Cross-border Divorces
In divorce cases where there is an international element present, there are several considerations which should be taken into account when choosing the jurisdiction in which to apply. This article details the new developments in legislation post-Brexit. Some legal and...
Arbitration as an alternative court system
What is arbitration: Arbitration is a private method of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), where the parties involved agree that their dispute will be heard by an arbitrator, rather than a judge. This is an alternative method to approaching a court, and can be...
Flavia Cretu
London Family Solicitor welcomes Flavia Cretu to the team who has recently joined as a Family Paralegal. Flavia studied LLB Law with a French Law element at the University of Leicester and has recently graduated from The University of Law, where she completed the...
Joint Tenancy vs Tenancy in Common
Joint Tenancy vs Tenancy in Common If you are planning to purchase a property, either with a partner, friend, or family member, you will have to consider whether you want to own the property as joint tenants or tenants in common. This article will differentiate...
Law Surrounding Divorce
Current divorce process: Divorce law in England and Wales is governed by The Matrimonial Clauses Act 1973. In order to be granted a divorce in England or Wales, the court needs to be persuaded that the marriage has broken down irretrievably, to a point where it cannot...
What is a Cohabitation Agreement and do I need one?
There is a recent trend of more and more couples choosing to live together before seeking to enter into a civil partnership or having their relationship legally recognised through marriage. This is known as cohabitation and it has grown to be the second largest family...
London Family Solicitor has an established Child Abduction department
M v G [2020] EWHC 1450 (Fam) In mid-February the firm received a referral from the International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) concerning an Australian minor who was unlawfully retained in the UK. The matter was listed for a 2-day final hearing in May 2020...
London Family Solicitor welcomes Moghda Qadery
London Family Solicitor welcomes Moghda Qadery to the team who has joined as a Family Paralegal. She has recently graduated from the University of Law, with First Class Honours. During her free time, she serves as a tutor for law students and is an aspiring barrister,...