The Law in everyday life
An emerging trend shows more parents choosing to keep children off social media due to worries over privacy, AI-generated deepfakes, and future digital reputation, especially amid parental disputes post-separation.
3 September 2026
Adoption creates a new and permanent legal family, but reaching that point involves preparation, assessment, matching and a court order. Here is how the process works, what it costs and how an adoption changes parental rights.
3 September 2026
Domestic abuse is not limited to physical violence. When someone is being threatened, controlled, harassed or made to feel unsafe at home, a non-molestation order or occupation order may provide urgent legal protection.
3 September 2026
Once associated with celebrities and inherited fortunes, prenuptial agreements are increasingly being considered by ordinary couples. They cannot remove the court’s responsibility to reach a fair outcome, but they may have a powerful influence if a marriage ends.
3 September 2026
Living together can feel every bit as committed as marriage, but the law does not treat the two relationships in the same way. Here is what unmarried couples need to know about their home, finances, children and inheritance.
3 September 2026
Separating does not end either parent’s financial responsibility for their children. Here is how child maintenance is arranged, how payments are calculated and what can happen when circumstances change or payments are missed.
3 September 2026
The family home is often the biggest and most emotional issue in a divorce. Here is how ownership, children’s needs, finances and future housing are considered when deciding who stays and what happens next.
3 September 2026
New data reveals significant regional variations in stamp duty bills across England and Northern Ireland, with London and the South facing the highest costs for both first-time buyers and existing homeowners amid rising house prices.
3 September 2026
A quick guide for first-time buyers breaking down the stages of purchasing a home, from budgeting and mortgage approval to legal transfers and moving in, amidst recent changes in the property market.
3 September 2026
A new survey reveals that nearly half of UK property sellers involved in chains experience a breakdown, primarily due to buyer hesitation, with potential delays of up to a year in completing sales.
3 September 2026
Official figures show only modest progress in closing the UK’s gender pay gap, with new legislation and transparency efforts aiming to accelerate change, yet disparities persist particularly for women over 40 and in senior roles.
3 September 2026
The UK government has penalised nearly 660 employers for underpayment, signalling a rigorous stance on wage compliance as the newly formed Fair Work Agency prepares to expand enforcement powers and crack down on labour exploitation.
3 September 2026