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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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‘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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Sorting out your finances when you get divorced
Divorcing? This guide takes you step-by-step through splitting money and property fairly in a financial settlement. Learn about consent orders, 'clean breaks', and how to negotiate without lawyers. The information in this guide applies to England and Wales.
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How to apply for a financial order without a lawyer
Understand how to go to court to divide your money and property as part of a divorce (also called a financial remedy order) if you can’t come to an agreement or 'financial settlement' between yourselves. This guide explains what you need to understand and do to take the issue to court if you cannot afford a lawyer. England and Wales only.
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Private renting in England – important changes from 1st May
If you are a private renter in England, you need to know about important changes to the law coming on 1st May. Find out how the law will end section 21 evictions, create new ‘rolling’ tenancies, limit rent increases and protect you from discrimination. This information is for England only.
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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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Lachlan Donaldson
Lachlan is a Partner and Solicitor with Brachers LLP. Lachlan has over 15 years’ experience advising clients who are going through a separation, whether married or unmarried, which includes helping to resolve both child and financial arrangements. Lachlan is also very experienced in advising clients...
