Legal Guide
How to recover overpaid funds held by the Treasury Solicitor
Some funds that should have been paid to a particular person end up being held by the Treasury Solicitor (now formally the Government Legal Department, acting through the Bona ...
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How to defend an injunction at a possession or property hearing
An injunction in a property context is a court order requiring someone to do something (a mandatory injunction) or to ...
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What can an executor do when a beneficiary obstructs probate?
Administering an estate is rarely simple, but it becomes considerably harder when one or more beneficiaries actively ...
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What is a DRA hearing in family court?
A Dispute Resolution Appointment (DRA) is one of the more substantive hearings in family proceedings. It comes later in ...
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Do you need a local barrister or can a direct access barrister work remotely?
One of the most common questions we receive from prospective clients is whether they need a barrister local to where ...
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How fathers can build a strong case in child arrangements proceedings
Fathers in child arrangements proceedings are often anxious about whether the court will treat them fairly. The answer ...
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What we do not cover at Barrister Connect and where to get the right help
Barrister Connect covers a substantial range of civil and family law matters but there are some areas of law that we do ...
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Hiring a barrister directly without a solicitorWhat 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.
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.
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.