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Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders What is REMO? Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (REMO) is a legal framework that enables individuals to claim child or spousal maintenance from someone living abroad. It ensures that financial responsibilities are upheld across international borders, even when one party relocates. How REMO works REMO operates through international agreements, including: […]
Divorce & Financial Settlements A Clear Path Through Complex Times Divorce is never just a legal process, it’s arguably a life transition, something that will likely have an enormous impact on the parties’ futures. At No.53, our task is to help our clients navigate the financial aspects of separation with precision, empathy, and a commitment […]
Crackdown The DWP’s Fraud Crackdown: A New Era of Accountability? The UK Government has launched what it calls the biggest fraud crackdown in a generation, targeting abuse within the welfare system and aiming to recover billions in taxpayer money. At the heart of this initiative is the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill, which […]
Renters Reform Bill: Stalled Why has it stalled and who is paying the price? August 2025 For years, England’s renters have waited for the government to deliver on its promise: to abolish “no fault” evictions (s21 notices) and rebalance the rental market. But despite headline pledges and mounting public pressure, the Renters Reform Bill has […]
Homelessness in Wales Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: A New Framework for Housing Justice Introduction The Welsh Government has introduced the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill, a transformative piece of legislation designed to overhaul how homelessness is prevented and addressed across Wales. The Bill proposes a rights-based, trauma-informed approach that prioritises […]
AI in the Justice System AI in the Justice System: What It Means for You The justice system is changing, and fast. In July 2025, the Ministry of Justice launched its AI Action Plan for Justice, a bold initiative to embed artificial intelligence across courts, prisons, and legal services. But what does this mean for […]
Ronan’s Law A Legacy Forged in Grief and Determination On 1 August 2025, Ronan’s Law came into force across England and Wales, marking a pivotal moment in the fight against knife crime. Named after 16-year-old Ronan Kanda, who was tragically murdered in a case of mistaken identity in Wolverhampton, the law bans the manufacture, sale, […]
Knife Crime: London Knife Crime in London: Confronting the Crisis A city on edge, and a nation demanding answers Knife crime has become one of the most pressing public safety issues in London, casting a long shadow over communities, schools, and policy debates. With government officials openly acknowledging that there’s “a lot of knife crime […]
New Housing Health Standards Raising the Bar: England’s New Housing Health Standards As the fabric of England’s rental sector stretches under growing pressure, two major legal shifts signal a new era of tenant protections: the updated Decent Homes Standard and the roll-out of Awaab’s Law. Together, they mark a historic recalibration of landlord obligations, driven […]
Standish v Standish The Case The Supreme Court decision concerning the classification of high-value asset transfers during marriage. Background: Mr Standish brought £57 million into the marriage from a successful financial career. In 2017, he transferred £77 million to Mrs Standish’s sole name, intending she would place it in trust for their two children. Shortly […]