Legal Insights & News

As a parent of a child with disabilities or severe learning difficulties, you understand the increased level of care and support your child needs on a daily basis. Planning for your child’s future care, especially in the event of your absence, is crucial, despite how challenging it may be to think about. Parents typically consider

January, typically the peak month for couples considering separation, marks the beginning of Family Mediation Week. At DLS Solicitors, we aim to promote awareness of family mediation as a positive alternative for addressing family disputes. What Is Family Mediation? Family mediation involves a neutral, professionally trained mediator, often an experienced family lawyer from our family

If someone is living on a property without the owner’s consent, they are considered a squatter and may be protected by “Squatters’ Rights.” Whether you are a squatter or you own property where squatting has been discovered, various factors can determine who has rights over the property. What are “squatters’ rights”? The core aspect of

Navigating the complexities of separation or divorce, especially when considering religious divorce alongside civil proceedings, can be emotionally challenging. This is particularly true for individuals managing the intricacies of Islamic divorce procedures. In Muslim culture, marriage is often seen as a union sanctioned by God, with civil registration considered a secondary administrative step. Consequently, some

Divorce is rarely straightforward, especially when children are part of the equation. At DLS Solicitors, we recognise the emotional and practical hurdles that families encounter during this challenging period. That’s why we continually seek innovative solutions to facilitate a smoother transition for all parties involved. One such approach that has gained traction in recent years

Reaching an agreement about child contact with non-resident parents can be challenging, especially during emotionally raw times. However, the primary focus should always be on what is in the best interests of the child, rather than individual desires or entitlements. When considering appropriate child contact arrangements, it’s important to take into account your own working

You might assume that the answer to this question is straightforward—legal advice for divorce—but it’s more nuanced than that. While receiving proper legal advice before divorcing or separating is crucial, there are numerous other reasons to have a specialist family lawyer by your side. Divorce law is complex, and even seasoned lawyers often refrain from

Much attention is given to discussing the best ways to tell your children about your divorce, but how do you go about telling your own parents? When we consider sharing news of divorce, the focus is typically on the children, and rightly so. The way this news is communicated to them can significantly impact how

Divorcing when one or both spouses own a business can introduce complexities into the financial settlement process. We often field inquiries from clients wondering how to access their spouse’s business assets or concerned about protecting their own business from claims. Courts are generally reluctant to place business owners in a situation where divorce could jeopardise

When parents separate, one of the primary sources of conflict often revolves around arrangements for their children. I frequently hear from distressed parents who struggle to reach agreements with their former partners regarding weekly visitation schedules, and disputes frequently arise during special occasions such as birthdays, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, summer holidays, and Christmas. Both