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Is it possible for someone to lose parental responsibility? Family & Relationships Blog Is it possible for someone to lose parental responsibility? 14 April 2021 4 min read
Domestic abuse in the family court - the year for change? Family & Relationships Blog Domestic abuse in the family court - the year for change? 25 January 2021 3 min read
How do I change my name? Family & Relationships Blog How do I change my name? 21 January 2021 2 min read
How long are parents expected to support their children? Family & Relationships Blog How long are parents expected to support their children? 4 November 2020 6 min read
Prison sentence for child maintenance deceit Childrens Issues Blog Prison sentence for child maintenance deceit 29 October 2020 2 min read
A guide to prenuptial agreements Family & Relationships Blog A guide to prenuptial agreements 8 October 2020 3 min read
Legal league table confirms Birkett Long as leading full service law firm for Essex Birkett Long News News Birkett Long has been ranked as a top legal firm in Essex across five different disciplines. 11 June 2020 2 min read
Divorce, pension sharing and the Jersey courts Family & Relationships Blog Divorce, pension sharing and the Jersey courts 17 April 2020 4 min read
No such thing as common law marriage Family & Relationships Blog No such thing as common law marriage 16 April 2020 3 min read
4 top tips for cohabiting couples Family & Relationships Blog 4 top tips for cohabiting couples 3 April 2020 4 min read
Will You Marry Me: The legal implications of marriage Family & Relationships Blog Will You Marry Me: The legal implications of marriage 8 January 2020 2 min read
Getting divorced - do I have to attend court? Divorce & Separation Blog Getting divorced - do I have to attend court? 19 May 2016 2 min read