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Practical legal guides written by the Barrister Connect team, covering family law, employment, property disputes and more.

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Commercial and Contract Law
Commercial and Contract Law

How to Respond to a Statutory Demand Before It Becomes a Winding Up Petition

Receiving a statutory demand is a serious matter. It is one of the formal steps a creditor can take in the process of pursuing an unpaid debt, and if it is not responded to ...

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Family Law
Family Law

How to Prepare for Your First Meeting with a Divorce Barrister

Meeting a barrister for the first time can feel daunting, particularly when the subject is the financial consequences ...

05 May 2026
Probate, Inheritance and Trusts
Probate, Inheritance and Trusts

How Long Does Probate Litigation Take in UK Courts?

Probate litigation: disputes about the validity of a will, the distribution of an estate, or the conduct of an ...

05 May 2026
Commercial and Contract Law
Commercial and Contract Law

Can I Sue My Business Partner for Taking Money From the Company?

Discovering that a business partner or fellow director has taken money from the company without authorisation is both ...

05 May 2026
Family Law
Family Law

How Long Does a Divorce Take in England and Wales?

One of the first questions people ask when they decide to end a marriage is how long the whole process will take. The ...

05 May 2026
Legal Guide
Legal Guide

Can a Father Get Full Custody in the UK?

Yes, a father can obtain what is commonly called full custody: meaning that the children live with him and spend ...

01 May 2026
Family Law
Family Law

What Documents Do I Need for Financial Remedy Proceedings?

Preparing the right documents for financial remedy proceedings is one of the most important practical steps in a ...

01 May 2026
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Family Law

Divorce, children & domestic matters
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01 How to Prepare for Your First Meeting with a Divorce Barrister 02 How Long Does a Divorce Take in England and Wales? 03 What Documents Do I Need for Financial Remedy Proceedings? 04 How Is Property Divided in Divorce in England? 05 What Is a No-Fault Divorce and How Does It Work? 06 Signs Your Divorce Financial Settlement Is Unfair and What to Do

Employment Law

Dismissal, discrimination & tribunal claims
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01 What to Do If Your Employer Announces Your Role Is at Risk of Redundancy 02 How to Challenge a Performance Improvement Plan at Work 03 How to Assess the Strength of a Discrimination Claim Before You File 04 What Counts as a Day One Employment Right in the UK 05 How Raising a Formal Grievance Affects a Later Employment Tribunal Claim 06 What Is TUPE and How Does It Affect Employees?

Property & Landlord Law

Possession proceedings, eviction & disputes
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01 What Is a Dilapidations Claim and How Do You Dispute One? 02 How to Handle a Right of Way Dispute with a Neighbour 03 How to Evict a Tenant for Rent Arrears: A Step-by-Step Guide 04 What Is a Section 21 Notice and How Does It Work? 05 What to Do When a Planning Permission Decision Goes Against You 06 Early Advice on a Commercial Rent Arrears Dispute: What Landlords and Tenants Should Do

Probate

Wills, estates & inheritance disputes
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01 How Long Does Probate Litigation Take in UK Courts? 02 Early Advice on an Estate Dispute Before Grant of Probate 03 What to Do If an Executor Refuses to Distribute an Estate 04 How much does it cost to contest a will with a direct access barrister 05 Inheritance Tax: Reliefs and Redemptions 06 What Are Intestacy Rules? UK Law on Dying Without a Will

Commercial Law

Contracts, business disputes & claims
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01 Boundary Disputes Explained: What Are Your Legal Options? 02 What evidence do you need at a possession hearing for rent arrears 03 How does adverse possession work in England and Wales 04 How to Complete a Section 8 Notice: A Guide for Landlords (2025) 05 How to Complete a Section 21 Notice: A Guide for Landlords (2025) 06 How to Claim Adverse Possession: A Step-by-Step Guide

Direct Access

Hiring a barrister directly without a solicitor
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01 What Is a Litigant in Person and What Help Can I Get in Family Court? 02 Can I Use a McKenzie Friend in the Family Court? 03 How to get urgent barrister representation before a court hearing 04 Do barristers offer legal aid or no-win-no-fee services 05 What is Direct Access and can I instruct a barrister without a solicitor 06 Understanding Direct Access Barristers for Divorce: A Practical Guide
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Direct Access
Direct Access

What is Direct Access and can I instruct a barrister without a solicitor?

Most people do not know they can hire a barrister directly. This guide explains what Direct Access is and when it makes sense to use it.

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Direct Access
Direct Access

Barrister vs solicitor: what is the difference and when do you need each?

They are both qualified lawyers but they do different things. This guide breaks down the distinction in plain English.

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Direct Access
Direct Access

How much does a barrister cost and how are fees calculated?

Pricing is the most common question we receive. This guide gives honest, indicative cost ranges by case type and hearing.

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