What is a PLO (Public Law Outline) meeting.

A PLO meeting is a meeting called by the local authority when they have concerns surrounding the care of...

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Marriage vs. Cohabitation: What Happens When You Separate?

When it comes to separating, there are key differences between being married and cohabiting: – No Divorce Proceedings for...

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Landmark new rules to bring transparency to family courts

Journalists and legal bloggers are to be allowed to report on family court cases across England and Wales from...

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Pre-Nuptial Agreements

Should I enter into a pre-nuptial agreement? A pre-nuptial agreement is an agreement that you enter before a marriage...

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Financial Support for Victims of Domestic Abuse

The Home Office has announced that from 31 January, victims of domestic abuse will be able to apply for...

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Cohabitee rights

Cohabiting Couples – Do they have rights to property on separation? By Isla Boulongne, Director 19/12/2023 There are over...

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Kinship Carers

Kinship Carers Conundrum Question:- Are you a grandparent/aunt/uncle/family friend who wants to be considered as a carer for a...

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Cyber Security – threats to the UK legal sector

At Williscroft & Co, cyber security is one of our top business priorities.   Over the last 12 months,...

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Meet Andrea – our new Trainee Lawyer

Williscroft & Co would like to introduce our new Trainee Lawyer, Andrea Graham. Tell us about you! “I have...

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The Pitfall of Avoiding Inheritance Tax

The Daily Mail recently published an article regarding the unsuspected dangers associated with avoiding inheritance tax. This article is a...

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