Connaught Law Blog

Part 9 of the Immigration Rules no longer exists. Since 11 November 2025 the general grounds for refusal have sat in a new Part…

A mismatch between the earnings you told the Home Office and the earnings you told HMRC once refused settlement applications almost automatically — until…

Three UK routes require an endorsement from a named body before the visa application can be made: Global Talent, Innovator Founder and International Sportsperson.…

Who gets the house in a divorce rarely turns on whose name is on the deeds. Between spouses the family home is matrimonial property…

The idea is seductive: a derelict house is not really a “dwelling”, so it should pay non-residential stamp duty — often tens of thousands…

When a marriage ends, the family home is usually the largest asset to divide — and the first disagreement is often about what it…

Financial disclosure in a UK divorce rests on one duty: full and frank disclosure of your finances, owed to your spouse and to the…

If you are separating, someone has probably told you to try mediation — this guide is for deciding whether they are right. Mediation is…

A McKenzie friend sits beside you in court when you represent yourself — taking notes, keeping papers in order, and quietly suggesting points to…

Hearing loss compensation in the UK is assessed under the Judicial College Guidelines 18th edition, published in April 2026. Awards run from up to…

Broken arm compensation in the UK is assessed under the Judicial College Guidelines 18th edition, published in April 2026, which set four brackets running…

An unexplained wealth order turns the usual burden of proof on its head. Instead of the state proving that property came from crime, the…