UK Family Law
Changing Your Name After Marriage or Divorce (UK)
Do you need a deed poll after marriage or divorce? What HMPO and DVLA actually ask for, passport fees, the PD2 post-dated passport, and the Scotland difference.
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UK Family Law
Deed Poll: How to Legally Change Your Name in the UK
How a deed poll works in England and Wales: the free unenrolled route, the £53.05 enrolled route, Gazette publication, and rules for changing a child's name.
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UK Data Privacy
Basic DBS Check: Cost, How to Apply & Turnaround (2026)
Basic DBS check explained: £21.50 fee, self-apply vs employer routes, turnaround times, what it shows, and Scotland/NI equivalents, as of August 2026.
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UK Data Privacy
Enhanced DBS Check: Cost, Eligibility and Self-Employed Route
Enhanced DBS checks cost £49.50, add police information and barred-list checks, and are role-gated. Covers the 21 January 2026 self-employed route in full.
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UK Data Privacy
How Long Does a DBS Check Take? Turnaround Times & Tracking
Gov.uk says a Standard or Enhanced DBS check usually takes around 14 days. See Basic check timeframes, the 5 stages, tracking services, and delay causes.
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UK Data Privacy
DBS Update Service: £16 Fee, Join Deadlines and How It Works
The DBS Update Service costs £16 a year, free for volunteers. Covers the two join deadlines, renewal rules, employer status checks and refunds.
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UK Wills and Probate
LPA Registration Cost: £92 to Register a Power of Attorney
LPA registration costs £92 per lasting power of attorney (£184 for both types), as of August 2026. Covers OPG fees, reductions, timeline and process.
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UK Family Law
Cohabitation Agreements UK: Legal Status, TOLATA and Scotland
How UK cohabitation agreements work: England and Wales contract law and TOLATA s.14, the 2026 reform proposal, and Scotland's stricter statutory deadlines.
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UK Criminal Law
Miranda Rights UK: What the PACE Caution Actually Says
The UK has no Miranda rights. This guide compares the PACE caution, the right to a free duty solicitor, and how staying silent can count against you at trial.
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UK Everyday Law
Statute of Limitations UK: Limitation Periods Explained
The UK has no statute of limitations. England and Wales use limitation periods; Scotland uses prescription, for contract, tort, injury, and defamation claims.
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UK Property Law
Squatters' Rights in the UK: England, Wales and Scotland Explained
Squatting in a UK home is a crime in England and Wales (up to 6 months' prison) but not commercial premises. Scotland's rules and penalties differ. Full guide.
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AI Meeting Recording Laws
¿Es Legal Grabar una Reunión de Zoom? Reglas de Consentimiento por Estado (2026)
Grabar una reunión de Zoom es legal en la mayoría de los estados si usted es participante, pero cerca de una docena de jurisdicciones exigen el consentimiento de todos. Lo que realmente hacen Zoom, Meet y Teams, y la regla estado por estado.
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