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‘Earned Settlement’ Consultation
What is the consultation about? The government is consulting on changes to settlement (also known as indefinite leave to remain). It is proposing new income and language requirements, as well as increasing the standard qualifying period from five to ten years. Under the plans, this timeline could be...
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Affordable Advice - help with other areas of your family case
If you need help from a family solicitor for an area not included in our Affordable Advice service - like drafting a consent order for you.
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Count us properly: Why ethnicity data reform matters for Romani (British) Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities
Across the UK, policymakers often say they are committed to tackling inequality and delivering for everyone. Yet, many Romani (British) Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller people, still struggle to be properly counted. The way we collect and harmonise ethnicity data is not a technical footnote. It determines...
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If your partner or ex is being abusive or controlling
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Cohabitation
Living together? Understand legal rights for unmarried couples Despite popular belief, there is no such thing as a common law marriage in England and Wales. It doesn't matter how long you live together, cohabiting couples get hardly any rights automatically. But there are things you can do to give each other rights and protect each other, whatever the future may hold. Make a living together agreement (also called a cohabitation agreement) and a will.
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Ruth Omoregie
Ruth is a Solicitor at Anthony Gold. She specialises in the Family and Relationships department and is based in the London Bridge office. Ruth practices in all areas of Family Law including Divorce, Children Act Proceedings, Financial Remedy Proceedings and Cohabitation work. Her experience also...
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Online workshop on supporting people through vulnerability assessments
About the workshop The workshop will include a hands-on session on how to write effective vulnerability letters. There is little awareness about letters/evidence to support vulnerability assessments, and their importance in the course of homelessness application processes. These letters can make the...
