Solicitor
Katherine McGuire
Katherine is a Chartered Legal Executive at GoodLaw Solicitors, specialising in Family Law. Katherine passed her Resolution Specialist Accreditation in March 2025 and is a Resolution Specialist in Private Law Children and Domestic Abuse matters. Katherine has worked in the Family Department since...
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Housing rights and housing realities: how to make new housing rights effective
This briefing, prepared in partnership with University of Warwick and Central England Law Centre, draws from our research findings with marginalised groups, exploring why they struggle, what makes a difference and what is needed now to turn housing rights into a reality. The Renters Rights Act 2025...
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Making inequalities visible: A joint call for accurate Gypsy, Roma and Traveller ethnicity data in the UK
This briefing, prepared in partnership with Roma Support Group, Liverpool Hope University and Lancaster University, sets out why the UK’s Ethnicity Harmonised Standard (EHS) should include a separate Roma category and disaggregate Gypsy, Roma and Traveller identities across national datasets. It...
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Going to court when the other side has a lawyer and you don't
Understand how going to court works and what to expect when the other people or organisations involved in the case do have a lawyer. If you are going to court, or are thinking about it, and you cannot afford to pay a lawyer to advise and represent you, this guide is for you. It explains how to prepare for court without a lawyer, the skills you need to get you through the process and gives you practical tips on how to make your case as well as you can. The law in this guide relates to England and Wales only. The law in Scotland and Northern Ireland is different. But, the practical tips about
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How long do you have to sue someone? Time limits explained
Check the time limits for contract, negligence and personal injury claims in England and Wales. Practical help for litigants in person using the small claims court or fast track. This information applies to England and Wales.
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What you need to know about the Renters' Rights Act
What is happening? The Renters’ Rights Act became law in October 2025. Different parts of the Act will come into force at different times, starting on 1st May 2026. The reforms will strengthen the rights of the 4.7 million households living in England’s private rented sector ( MHCLG, 2024–25)...
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