At Unlock the Law, we believe that finding a solicitor should be easy. In the hope of helping you find the best legal representation in your area, we have created this guide to finding the top family, conveyancing and wills lawyer in Dumfries. Finding the Best Family, Conveyancing & Wills Soli......

Choosing the best family law, conveyancing or wills solicitor to represent you in Girvan (or indeed elsewhere in Scotland, England or Wales) can be a challenge. Although the internet has become part of daily life, the number of similar search results makes it almost impossible to pick between firms......

The Children’s Hearings System is Scotland’s unique system of juvenile justice and care. It makes decisions that ensure the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people. The system allows the welfare of a child to be evaluated by people who take into account all circu......

Many people now conduct much of their lives online. Whether organising finances, buying or selling goods or services, or keeping in touch with family members and sharing memories, the majority of this happens on the internet. When it comes to succession planning, these virtual accounts and online p......

Marriage in England and Wales has undergone a seismic shift in both legal and social status in recent years. The traditional definition of marriage between a man and woman has been altered with the 2014 introduction of same-sex marriage, a development preceded by the introduction of legal civil par......

When marriages and relationships break down, those most affected by the sudden changes of circumstances are very often the children. Most parents will seek to put their children first at every stage of what follows separation or divorce. The law makes sure that this is possible, and that where nece......

Welcome to our ultimate legal advice guide to divorce in Scotland:- One or both parties to a marriage or civil partnership will usually only begin to contemplate ending their relationship when it becomes apparent that it is beyond repair, possibly because it has deteriorated over time or been dama......

Finding the best family lawyer in Glasgow can be something of a challenge. While searching on Google will produce thousands of results, how do you know which one to choose? Family lawyers deal with some of the most important issues, including: Divorce Separation Child Contact Grandparents a......

Anyone who looks on the internet for legal services can be left feeling a bit overwhelmed by the number of law firms available. A quick Google search for ‘best family lawyer in Dundee’ or ‘Dundee family lawyers’ will give you hundreds of firms to choose from. When you are l......

Finding the best family law solicitor in Aberdeen (or indeed elsewhere in Scotland, England or Wales) to advise and represent you can be a challenge. Online searches provide details of multiple law firms all offering what seem like roughly the same services. Family law deals with difficult situati......

Unlock the Law have prepared this helpful guide on Guardianship Orders to give you some useful information about the application process, cost and responsibilities that come with being someone’s legal guardian. Fill out our online enquiry form or call 0808 274 9851 to get the support y......

The statutory Child Maintenance Service is a responsible for calculating and collecting child maintenance payments (‘statutory’ means it is controlled by law). Previously, this was handled by the Child Support Agency. However, from the 25th November 2013, the Child Support Agency is only respon......

When it comes to finding the best family lawyer in Edinburgh, often search results aren't of much use. When you carry out a search online, you are likely to find hundreds of firms each claiming to be the best family lawyer for you - but how do you know who to choose? Here at Unlock the Law we ......

If you need a family lawyer in Liverpool to help you with issues such as divorce, separation, child contact, wills or Power of Attorney, you may not be sure where to start. Due to the highly personal nature of these matters, you may feel uncomfortable asking a friend or family member for a recommen......

Unlock the Law have created this helpful guide to give you information about what can be done when someone loses their ability to look after themselves and take care of their own affairs. Get the support and advice you need by filling out our online enquiry form. Court of Protection Solicitors Ad......

Probate is commonly known as the process of dealing with, or ‘administering’, the estate of a deceased person. The probate process in England & Wales is relatively simple and straightforward, unless a dispute arises or the estate is complex. (adsbygoogle = w......

INTRODUCTION - GUIDE FROM SSSC LAWYERS IN GLASGOW, SCOTLAND Most people in Scotland will experience contact with social services at one time or another in their life - from arranging child care to assistance in securing a care home placement. Like most other publicly funded professions such as ......

Finding the best family law solicitor in Cardiff & Bridgend, Wales - guidance on the factors you should take into account. When the need arises to secure the services of a family law solicitor most people are faced with a difficult task in trying to work out the best family lawyer for their ......

There has been increasing concern regarding the volume of information stored on the internet and the type of data referenced in search engines, particularly when it relates to information of a personal nature. These concerns culminated in a landmark case at the Court of Justice of the European Unio......

One of the most important things anyone can do during his or her lifetime is to make a will. If you have money, property or other assets that you want to protect, you should make a will to ensure that if you die, they go to the individual/s of your choice.   If you have loved ones, such as ......

Succession is an area of the law which has practical consequences for us all. It affects everyone because we all eventually leave this world and things such as our property and debt must pass to someone. In terms of the law, when someone dies, their estate is inherited either by someone they choo......