Legal Guides

Divorce law in England and Wales has changed in recent years. Understanding when legal help is optional and when it can make a difference can help set expectations early on.

No win no fee agreements allow people to pursue legal claims without paying solicitor fees upfront. Understanding how these arrangements work can help when deciding whether to instruct a solicitor.

Finding a solicitor can involve comparing experience, regulation and availability. Lawstreet.co.uk brings key information together to help people search and compare solicitors in one place.

Being made redundant can feel overwhelming. This guide explains your statutory rights to redundancy pay, consultation and notice, what makes a redundancy fair or unfair, and how to challenge a decision if needed.

Conveyancing typically takes 8 to 12 weeks from offer acceptance to completion, though timelines vary. Understanding the stages and common delays can help buyers and sellers plan ahead.

Writing a will can be straightforward in some cases but more complex in others. This guide explains when a solicitor may be helpful and when people sometimes choose to draft a will themselves.

Employment Tribunal claims are subject to strict time limits. Missing a deadline does not always end a case, but it can affect what options remain and how they are assessed.

Unfair dismissal claims can feel daunting after a job ends. This guide explains what the process involves, what evidence matters, and where key deadlines often arise.

Leaving a tenancy early can be stressful, especially when money and deadlines are involved. This guide explains common routes to ending early, and where problems often arise.

Divorce is the legal way to end a marriage or civil partnership. This guide outlines the usual stages, key documents, and what the final order means.