Is it possible to disinherit your spouse? Widow awarded 50% of estate in recent court case
By Angeline Teoh A Will is a legal document that ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your death. However, if your Will is not handled properly, it may result in your spouse or close family members bringing a claim under the Inheritance Act (Provision for Family and Dependants) 1975 to […]
UK Ancestry visa – do you qualify for the UK’s ‘easiest’ immigration route?
The UK Ancestry visa is one of the most popular routes to residency in the UK. As its name suggests, acquiring the UK Ancestry visa requires you to have ancestry from the UK. More specifically, you must have a grandparent who was born in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. […]
Nuptial agreements – frequently asked questions
Third in our series looking at frequently asked Family Law questions is nuptial agreements, both prenuptial (prenup) and the less-common postnuptial agreement (postnup). Nuptial agreements continue to gain in popularity having only been considered legally enforceable in England and Wales since the 2010 test case of Radmacher v Granatino. But what are some of […]
Welcome Goldie
We are delighted to welcome back Goldie Teoh, who re-joins us as a Solicitor in the conveyancing department. Goldie brings a wealth of legal experience to Lisa’s Law, and we are very pleased to have her back. Goldie is a qualified solicitor in England and Wales (having completed her training contract with Lisa’s Law […]
Discretionary leave to remain – Home Office grants leave for trafficking survivors with a pending asylum claim
By Zhuoqi Li The Home Office has updated its caseworker guidance on Discretionary Leave to Remain. The new version of the guidance has provisions that allow acknowledged victims of trafficking to be granted leave if they have an ongoing asylum claim related to their trafficking. Discretionary leave to remain relates to permission to […]
Divorce Financial Settlement – Frequently Asked Questions
This article is the second in a series of family law blogs focusing on questions our family law team are frequently asked. Today, we will focus on divorce financial settlement. Keep reading to learn more about some of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to divorce financial settlement. Do I need to […]
Welcome Zhuoqui and Charlotte!
We are delighted to continue to expand as a company by welcoming two new staff members to the firm. Both Zhuoqi and Charlotte have joined the company as legal assistants, and we are excited to see them contribute and progress with Lisa’s Law. Welcome Zhuoqi Firstly, are very pleased to welcome our newest […]
Asylum backlog at record levels – is now the time to make discretionary leave applications to the Home Office?
The number of asylum seekers waiting for a decision on their case has soared to record levels over the years with almost 75,000 claims in 2022 alone. The asylum backlog of claims has grown substantively by almost 10 times since December 2010. Clearly, dealing with the huge backlog is a priority for the Home […]
Divorce – what are some of the questions we are frequently asked?
This article will be part of a series of Family Law blogs focusing on questions our Family law team are frequently asked. Today, we will focus on divorce procedure itself, and some of the common issues facing those seeking to apply for divorce. Keep reading to learn more about divorce procedure. Can I […]
Expansion Worker Visa granted to Australian wine company within 24 hours
By Lily Dai We recently dealt with a private limited company which was incorporated in Australia and specialises in brewing and producing bacteria–free red wine. In 2018, our client manufactured its first batch of wine. The wine achieved many sales and had a lot of success when it first launched locally in Australia. As […]
