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Family Law
Family Law

10 Ways to Prepare for Your First Meeting with a Divorce Barrister

Divorce can be a daunting experience, but preparing well for your first meeting with a divorce barrister can make the process exponentially smoother. You'll save time, reduce ...

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Barrister Connect 20 August 2024 5 min read

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7 Tips for Navigating Divorce Grief

Working through divorce can be one of life's most daunting challenges. Just like mourning a loved one, the end of a ...

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Divorce and Matrimonial Proceedings: How to Manage Communications and Expectations with Your Barrister

The legal process of divorce can be one of the most challenging experiences in life, so managing communications and ...

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Family Law
Family Law

The Benefits of a Barrister's Expertise in Complex Divorce Cases

Divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when legal complexities arise. For many, facing this life-changing event ...

12 August 2024
Family Law
Family Law

Navigating Child Arrangements in a Divorce

Divorce is one of life’s most challenging experiences, and when children are involved, the transition can feel ...

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Family Law
Family Law

Managing Emotional Wellbeing During a Divorce

Going through a divorce is one of the most challenging experiences anyone can face. The emotional rollercoaster, ...

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Family Law

Financial Planning for Divorce: 9 Key Steps

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Family Law

Divorce, children & domestic matters
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01 What Documents Do I Need for Financial Remedy Proceedings? 02 How Is Property Divided in Divorce in England? 03 What Is a No-Fault Divorce and How Does It Work? 04 Signs Your Divorce Financial Settlement Is Unfair and What to Do 05 What Is a Section 7 Report and How Does It Affect My Case? 06 Divorce After a Short Marriage: What Are You Entitled to in England and Wales

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 Early Advice on an Estate Dispute Before Grant of Probate 02 What to Do If an Executor Refuses to Distribute an Estate 03 How much does it cost to contest a will with a direct access barrister 04 Inheritance Tax: Reliefs and Redemptions 05 What Are Intestacy Rules? UK Law on Dying Without a Will 06 Inheritance Tax: A Guide for Executors

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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