Supporting an immigration application with DNA evidence

Casey Randall, Head of DNA at AlphaBiolabs, explores what barristers and family law professionals need to know about DNA testing for immigration, including when a client might wish to submit DNA evidence, and which relationship tests are best for immigration applications.     Scientific advances in DNA analysis make it easier than ever to establish a […]

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No-fault divorce will serve as a lifeline to women trapped in abusive marriages

The biggest change to divorce laws in the past 50 years will take place on 6 April 2022. From this date, married and civil partnership couples can obtain a divorce without having to “blame the other”, under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 – commonly referred to as no-fault divorce. No-fault divorce has been […]

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10 reasons a lawyer might need their own lawyer

You often hear the term ‘if you want things done right do it yourself’ but it’s not always the case with professionals such as lawyers. This article will delve into the reasons why. On average, it takes around seven years (and a lot of work) to become a lawyer. With all that education and training, […]

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How the upcoming no fault divorce law will change lawyer workloads

It’s a sad fact that not every marriage is destined to last in fact, the divorce rate in the UK stands at around 42 per cent. Although divorce hasn’t always been something that society accepts, thankfully, things have moved on since then, with legislation being regularly updated. So, what’s one thing that every family law […]

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AlphaBiolabs first for UKAS accreditation for prenatal paternity testing

AlphaBiolabs is celebrating after becoming the first UK testing laboratory to be awarded accreditation for its non-invasive prenatal paternity testing.  The company, which provides a range of legal testing services including DNA, drug and alcohol testing for local authorities and family law professionals, was awarded ISO 17025 accreditation by the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) following a two-year validation […]

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No fault divorce coming to the UK is good news for divorcing couples

Getting a divorce in the UK is set to become a whole lot simpler thanks to the imminent introduction of no fault divorce. But why will no fault divorce be so beneficial for divorcing couples? It’s a simple truth that getting divorced in the UK can be a messy affair. Amazingly, divorce laws have not […]

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Can medical supply issues affect the outcome for patients?

Are patients’ lives at risk from medical supply issues? We explore this question, here … Every single day, millions of lives are saved by medicines and medical treatments. That said, almost all of these treatments are reliant on a supply of medicines and equipment, so what happens when the supply runs dry? COVID-19 has seen […]

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Changes for immigrants living in and moving to the UK post-Brexit

After years of uncertainty, we’ll detail and summarise the things that have changed for immigrants living and moving to the UK post-Brexit … On the 31st of January 2020, the United Kingdom officially left the European Union. After 47 years of membership, this date marked the end of what had been, at times, a debate […]

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The Colin vs. Cuthbert caterpillar dispute: what’s the latest?

Wondering what the latest news is regarding the M&S and Aldi court case? Here’s the breakdown of the latest news and action on the Colin vs. Cuthbert dispute … In April 2021, our Twitter feeds were flooded by two of the nation’s favourite supermarkets battling over copyright issues with two much-loved, similar looking cakes. Aldi’s […]

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Predictions for the housing market in 2022: what are the experts saying?

2021 saw the UK’s busiest year for property sales in over a decade. In this article, we’re going to take a look at the predictions for the housing market in 2022 and see what the experts are saying. Before you decide to pursue a property transaction with any Bristol, Manchester or London housing solicitors, it’s […]

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