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Moving home involves a number of people, documents and decisions coming together. Some parts of the process depend on third parties or other people in the chain, so no buyer, seller or solicitor can control every timescale. There are, however, useful...

  New research commissioned by Will Aid has found that 67% of UK adults either do not have a Will or have one that is out of date. Among those who have never made a Will, the most common reason was perhaps the most interesting: almost three in ten...

Parental alienation, as it is commonly known, is one of the more complex and often debated issues in family law. While the term is widely used, it does not have a clear legal definition in England and Wales, which can make it difficult for families to...

By Guy Vernon, Trainee Solicitor The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduces wide-ranging reforms to the private rented sector, with the first phase now implemented on 1 May 2026 .  The Act is intended to strengthen tenant security and...

By Erin Tschiderer, Trainee Solicitor  On 17 March 2026, the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) announced the national rollout of Child Focused Courts (previously known as Pathfinder) across England and Wales. This follows a successful pilot program that...

Abigail O'Toole, Family Law Solicitor  Here at Heringtons , we completely understand the grief, uncertainty, and emotional strain that often come with the decision to divorce. Our aim is always to make the process as smooth and...

This week (10-15 November 2025) marks Good Divorce Week , an annual campaign led by Resolution , aimed at promoting a constructive and child-focused approach to separation and divorce. At Heringtons Solicitors, we understand that even when separation is...

Changes may be coming in respect of how we buy homes in England and Wales as the government aims to make the process faster, fairer, and cheaper.  Here’s what they’ve said for now, as they enter a consultation stage: Save time...

By Rosie Close, Compliance Officer  When you’re buying or selling a home, the last thing you want is to feel like your solicitor is putting you through an interrogation. I completely understand how it feels when we ask for “just one...

Prospective tenants who have not entered into a commercial lease before may feel daunted when entering into negotiations. There are lots of issues to consider aside from the rent, and there are pitfalls for the unwary. Partner & Commercial Property...