# CP Law

> CP Law Solicitors is a law firm with offices in Wokingham and Sunningdale, advising individuals and businesses across Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire.

CP Law Solicitors is a regional law firm with offices in Wokingham and Sunningdale, advising individuals, families and businesses across Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire. Its services include wills, trusts and probate, powers of attorney, family and matrimonial law, residential property and private disputes, alongside commercial property, development land, business and company law, employment law and commercial disputes. The firm provides clear, practical and compassionate legal advice.

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## Pages
- [Meet The Team](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/about-cp-law-solicitors/meet-the-team.md): Meet the CP Law team and find out more about our experience and expertise. Get in touch to talk through how we can support your requirements. (updated: 2026-09-14)
- [Residential Property](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/residential-property.md): Our residential property law solicitors advise on buying or selling property and residential conveyancing. Contact your local solicitors. (updated: 2026-09-10)
- [Conveyancing Solicitors](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/residential-property/conveyancing-solicitors.md): As expert conveyancing solicitors in Berkshire, we offer legal advice to cover every aspect of the conveyancing process. (updated: 2026-09-09)
- [Pricing](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/about-cp-law-solicitors/pricing.md): The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) requires all regulated law firms to provide information on pricing in relation to certain types of work. (updated: 2026-09-09)
- [Thank you](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/thank-you.md): Thank you for submitting your enquiry, we will be in touch shortly. If you would like to speak to us in the meantime please call us on 0345 241 3100. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Wills](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/wills-trusts-and-estates/wills.md): At CP Law Solicitors only a qualified solicitor or Legal Executive will prepare your Will. This means that you can feel safe in their hands. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Terms & Conditions](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/terms-conditions.md): Read our Terms and Conditions here. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Probate & Estate Administration](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/wills-trusts-and-estates/probate-estate-administration.md): Berkshire probate solicitor and estate management service. Speak to a friendly, locally-based lawyer to resolve your issues. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Changing a Will](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/wills-trusts-and-estates/changing-a-will.md): Our Will Solicitors in Berkshire can help you change your will with a codicil for minor changes or a new will, or advise on amending a will after passing. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Challenging a Will](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/wills-trusts-and-estates/challenging-a-will.md): Challenging a Will legal advisers in Surrey and Berkshire | Challenging a Will in Wokingham and Sunningdale | Will Solicitors (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Guide to Making a Will](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/wills-trusts-and-estates/guide-to-making-a-will.md): Over 18s should make a Will and review it every 3 to 5 years or upon marriage, births, deaths, retirement or divorce. Get in touch for Will making advice. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Private Dispute Resolution](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/private-dispute-resolution.md): CP Laws dedicated team of litigation solicitors will advise on the most appropriate solution to any dispute. Have a chat with us now. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Wills, Trusts & Probate](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/wills-trusts-and-estates.md): Let our experienced estate administration team advise you on writing your will. Contact us at our Wokingham or Sunningdale offices. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Powers of Attorney](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/powers-of-attorney.md): LPA Solicitors consider a Lasting Power of Attorney to be a critically important document for anyone. Click here to find out more (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Matrimonial Finances](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/family-law/matrimonial-finances.md): Legal advice on matrimonial finances from CP Law Solicitors in Berkshire for those going through a divorce or separation. Get in touch today. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Court of Protection](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/powers-of-attorney/court-of-protection.md): Court of Protection team - CP Law Solicitors. We can assist you in making an application. Solicitors based in Sunningdale & Wokingham (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Lasting Powers of Attorney](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/powers-of-attorney/lasting-powers-of-attorney.md): Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are important where someone has lost mental capacity. Contact our Lasting Power of Attorney solicitors for advice. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Divorce & Separation](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/family-law/divorce-separation.md): There is a lot to consider when getting a divorce or separation. Speak to one of our experts to help make the process as easy as possible. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Fixed Fee Divorce](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/family-law/fixed-fee-divorce.md): The CP Law fixed fee divorce covers all steps. Speak to one of our experts and we'll answer your questions and help you through the process. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Collaborative Law](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/family-law/collaborative-law.md): Our Resolution Specialist-accredited lawyers use collaborative law to resolve divorce, separation and parenting disputes constructively. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Domestic Abuse](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/family-law/domestic-abuse.md): Courts don't automatically make decisions about living arrangements for children after their parents' divorce. Contact us for advice. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Injunctions](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/family-law/injunctions.md): A divorce injunction can also be referred to as a restraining order or non-molestation order. Contact our expert family law team for advice. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Children](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/family-law/children.md): Courts don't automatically make decisions about living arrangements for children after their parents' divorce. Contact us for advice. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Child Arrangements Order](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/family-law/child-arrangements-order.md): Child Arrangements Orders replaced Residence and Contact Orders on 22nd April 2014 to determine living arrangements and contact. Contact CP Law today. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Civil Partnership](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/family-law/civil-partnership.md): The law on unmarried couples is different to married couples. There is no common law spouse status. Get in touch for advice today (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Cohabitation](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/family-law/cohabitation.md): The law on unmarried couples is different to married couples. There is no common law spouse status. Get in touch for advice today (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Family Law](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/family-law.md): Berkshire-based family law and matrimonial solicitors in Wokingham & Sunningdale. Prenuptial, cohabitation, civil partnership & divorce law. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Guide to Unfair Dismissals](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/employment-law/guide-to-unfair-dismissals.md): Local unfair dismissal lawyers in Berkshire. Read our guide on unfair dismissal and get in touch with an employment lawyer near you. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Settlement Agreement](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/employment-law/settlement-agreement.md): Settlement agreements waive an individual to make a claim covered by the agreement to employment tribunals or court. Get in touch for advice. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Guide to Redundancy](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/employment-law/guide-to-redundancy.md): A guide to redundancy. This arises when employers must reduce the workforce, due to partial/whole close down or work becoming unnecessary. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Private Clients](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients.md): CP Law is a Wokingham based firm private solicitors, specialising in divorce and family, employment, property and wills. Contact us today. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Employment Law](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/private-clients/employment-law.md): As Berkshire Employment law solicitors, we can help with the threat of losing your job, which is stressful for you and your family. See here (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Legal Notices](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/legal-notices.md): Read our legal notices here. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/privacy-policy.md): View our Privacy Policy here. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Insights from CP Law](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights-from-cp-law.md):  (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Home](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/index.md): CP Law has offices in Wokingham & Sunningdale and over 40 years of experience. Get in touch with our expert team for personal and business legal advice. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Get an estimate](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/get-an-estimate.md): CP Law Solicitors are happy to consider providing fixed fee estimates for any type of work and would invite you to make an enquiry (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Contact CP Law Solicitors](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/contact-cp-law-solicitors.md): Whether you need a conveyancing solicitor, business law advice or a family lawyer in Berkshire, CP Law would be delighted to assist you. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [CP Law Solicitors Wokingham](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/cp-law-solicitors-wokingham.md): Wokingham solicitors, CP Law, is an expert team of personal and business solicitors in Berkshire. Contact us for legal advice. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [CP Law Solicitors Sunningdale](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/cp-law-solicitors-sunningdale.md): Sunningdale solicitors, CP Law, is an expert team of personal and business solicitors in Berkshire. Contact us for legal advice. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Cookie Policy](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/cookie-policy.md): The legal information is to provide users with the Terms upon which they use the website and to make accessible certain other information. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Development Land](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/business-clients/development-land.md): We have experienced land development solicitors who can advise on the purchase of development land. Get in touch and speak to an expert. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Employment Law for Employers](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/business-clients/employment-law-for-employers.md): Employment Law Solicitors In Berkshire - CP Law. Local professional employment lawyers in Wokingham and Sunningdale. Speak to an expert. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Commercial Property Litigation](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/business-clients/commercial-dispute-resolution/commercial-property-litigation.md): At CP Law, our contract and property litigation solicitors will advise you on boundary disputes, contract disputes and construction disputes. Get in touch. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Free Law Health Check](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/business-clients/employment-law-for-employers/free-law-health-check.md): Law Free Law Health Check | Employment Solicitors and Lawyers in Surrey and Berkshire | Solicitor Sunningdale | Solicitor Wokingham (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Commercial Property](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/business-clients/commercial-property.md): Commercial property solicitors in Sunningdale, Berkshire, that will help you in buying, selling or renting business property. Give us a call (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Business & Company Law](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/business-clients/business-company-law.md): We are an experienced local business and company law Solicitors with offices in Wokingham and Sunningdale. Chat with us now. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Business Clients](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/business-clients.md): CP Law are a firm of commercial property solicitors with experienced Litigation; Commercial property solicitors, employment law etc. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Berkshire Solicitors](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/solicitors-berkshire.md): Find out all about our practice including the services we can offer you. If you require further information please complete the contact form. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Commercial Dispute Resolution](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/business-clients/commercial-dispute-resolution.md): Our Litigation Solicitors specialise in all aspects of Dispute Resolution and will advise on the most appropriate solution to any dispute. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [The Practice](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/about-cp-law-solicitors/the-practice.md): Founded in 1980 CP Law Solicitors is a long-established firm of Solicitors with a central office in Wokingham and an office in Sunningdale. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [About CP Law Solicitors](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/about-cp-law-solicitors.md): Find out all about our practice including the services we can offer you. If you require further information please complete the contact form. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Equality & Diversity](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/about-cp-law-solicitors/equality-diversity.md): Understanding equality and diversity is essential to us as a business. We want to deliver a person-centred, safe and effective working environment. (updated: 2026-09-07)
- [Careers with CP Law](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/about-cp-law-solicitors/careers-with-cp-law.md): Current vacancies will appear on this page, however we always welcome speculative employment enquiries. Please contact us. (updated: 2026-09-07)

## Posts
- [Best areas of the UK for affordable upsizing](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/best-areas-of-the-uk-for-affordable-upsizing.md): A new study by property finance specialists, One77 Mortgages, has identified the places where moving to a bigger home has the smallest cost. The survey looked at Land Registry data... (updated: 2026-09-09)
- [Can a neighbour’s tree cause subsidence to your property?](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/can-a-neighbours-tree-cause-subsidence-to-your-property.md): When buying a new home, you should pay attention to any sizeable trees near the property. While they often won’t cause a problem, there is occasionally a risk to the... (updated: 2026-09-09)
- [The Best Property Locations for Avoiding the Risk of Flooding](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/the-best-property-locations-for-avoiding-the-risk-of-flooding.md): Flooding can bring devastation to affected homes and areas. Buying property in an area of high ground might be the answer. The Environment Agency estimates that over five million homes... (updated: 2026-09-09)
- [How to keep your garden looking great in winter](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/how-to-keep-your-garden-looking-great-in-winter.md): An attractive garden can boost the value of your home, but if you’re selling in the winter months it can be hard to show it off. We look at some... (updated: 2026-09-09)
- [Tips for selling your house in the New Year](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/tips-for-selling-your-house-in-the-new-year.md): The New Year is a great time for selling your home to take advantage of interest from those who have made the decision to move over the festive period. Follow... (updated: 2026-09-09)
- [Applying for a mortgage successfully](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/applying-for-a-mortgage-successfully.md): With lenders asking for more details of expenditure, debt and income than ever before, we take a look at what documents you should prepare before applying for a mortgage. When... (updated: 2026-09-09)
- [Getting ready to sell a property post-lockdown](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/getting-ready-to-sell-a-property-post-lockdown.md): The current pandemic has had a profound impact on society with many industries grinding to a halt because of social distancing advice. For those needing to buy or sell property,... (updated: 2026-09-09)
- [How do the SDLT changes affect me?](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/how-do-the-sdlt-changes-affect-me.md): The announcement by Chancellor Rishi Sunak to increase the threshold at which Stamp Duty Land Tax is paid has opened the door to thousands of pounds worth of savings for... (updated: 2026-09-09)
- [Steps to Protect Your Property Transaction](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/steps-to-protect-your-property-transaction.md): The Coronavirus has seen millions of us affected at work and at home. While we are all adjusting to a new way of life, criminals and fraudsters have been rubbing... (updated: 2026-09-09)
- [Top five questions when buying a house](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/top-five-questions-when-buying-a-house.md): Whether you are a first-time buyer or selling and buying a home, the conveyancing process can be daunting. We answer the five most common questions that our clients ask. How... (updated: 2026-09-09)
- [Common house survey problems](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/common-house-survey-problems.md): If you’ve found your dream home, the last thing you want is a survey that reveals problems. However, this doesn’t mean that your purchase can’t go ahead. Usually, a solution... (updated: 2026-09-09)
- [Buying a property during the Stamp Duty holiday](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/buying-a-property-during-the-stamp-duty-holiday.md): The temporary Stamp Duty holiday has been extended in an attempt to keep the property market active. In June 2020, the chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a temporary Stamp Duty holiday,... (updated: 2026-09-09)
- [ITV’s The Bay creates property hotspot in Morecambe](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/itvs-the-bay-creates-property-hotspot-in-morecambe.md): Popular ITV serial The Bay recently showcased Lancashire seaside town Morecambe, with its dramatic location on Morecambe Bay. Following the screening of the second series of The Bay in early... (updated: 2026-09-09)
- [Government help schemes for first time buyers](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/government-help-schemes-for-first-time-buyers.md): Two Government schemes were launched in April 2021 with the aim of helping first-time buyers onto the property ladder. First-time buyers with small deposits will be able to purchase a... (updated: 2026-09-09)
- [What are your rights when your new home isn’t up to scratch?](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/what-are-your-rights-when-your-new-home-isnt-up-to-scratch.md): Problems often arise with newbuild properties and it is standard practice to compile a list of snagging items that need dealing with when you move into your new home. But... (updated: 2026-09-09)
- [Properties with good views command price of up to 54% more](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/properties-with-good-views-command-price-of-up-to-54-more.md): A study commissioned by estate agent comparison site GetAgent.co.uk has found that homes with good views attract prices of up to 54% more than the average. The prices of properties... (updated: 2026-09-09)
- [What do searches reveal and why are they needed in a house purchase?](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/what-do-searches-reveal-and-why-are-they-needed-in-a-house-purchase.md): If you are buying a property, your conveyancer will carry out a number of searches on your behalf. We take a look at the searches you will be advised to... (updated: 2026-09-09)
- [No-nups – cohabitation agreements for those living together](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/no-nups-cohabitation-agreements-for-those-living-together.md): What are the options for couples who are not married to protect their investment when moving into a new home together for the first time (updated: 2026-09-09)
- [How Marriages Affect a Will](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/how-marriages-affect-a-will.md): It is estimated that 54% of people in the UK do not have a will and of those who do, many do not know the effect either getting married or... (updated: 2026-08-03)
- [Probate process can be slower if deceased does not leave a Will](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/probate-process-can-be-slower-if-deceased-does-not-leave-a-will.md): The probate process can be a slow one, involving the winding up of all of someone’s affairs following their death. If they did not leave a Will, the time taken... (updated: 2026-08-03)
- [Intestacy explained](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/intestacy-explained.md): When someone dies without leaving a Will, they are said to have died intestate. There are strict rules governing who will inherit their estate, known as the Rules of Intestacy.... (updated: 2026-08-03)
- [Will Myths](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/will-myths.md): There are strict rules surrounding Wills and the administration of estates after a death, meaning that relying on some common beliefs could cause problems for your loved ones. We take... (updated: 2026-08-03)
- [Study finds sibling rivalry lasts to adulthood](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/study-finds-sibling-rivalry-lasts-to-adulthood.md): A study has shown that sibling rivalry lasts into adulthood, with arguments continuing down the years over sensitive issues. A poll commissioned by NOW found that a quarter of adults... (updated: 2026-08-03)
- [Valuing an intestate estate](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/valuing-an-intestate-estate.md): When someone dies without leaving a Will, their estate is distributed according to the Rules of Intestacy (the Rules). The Rules state that the first £322,000 in the estate passes... (updated: 2026-08-03)
- [What happens to your estate when you die without a Will?](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/what-happens-to-your-estate-when-you-die-without-a-will.md): If someone dies without making a Will, they are said to be intestate. If they do not have any living relatives, then it is the law that their estate will... (updated: 2026-08-03)
- [Renters’ Rights Act 2026: Key Changes for Landlords and Tenants Explained](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/renters-rights-act-2026-key-changes-for-landlords-and-tenants-explained.md): After a number of years campaigning the Renters’ Rights Bill has finally become law. The Renters’ Rights Act coming into full force on 1 May 2026 will provide greater benefits... (updated: 2026-03-06)
- [Splitting Up is Hard To Do](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/splitting-up-is-hard-to-do.md): In this blog from CP Law solicitor Lee Pashen discusses the financial steps to consider when couples are considering divorce (updated: 2025-06-05)
- [Non Molestation Order – How to apply](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/non-molestation-order-how-to-apply.md): If you are a victim of domestic abuse and the person you want to be protected from (‘the respondent’) is: someone you are having or have had a relationship with... (updated: 2025-06-05)
- [Enforcing Financial Orders upon Divorce](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/enforcing-financial-orders-upon-divorce.md): So you have a financial order in place following divorce which may include an order for your former spouse to pay you a lump sum, a monthly payment known as... (updated: 2025-06-05)
- [Do I need a Living Will as well as a Lasting Power of Attorney?](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/do-i-need-a-living-will-as-well-as-a-lasting-power-of-attorney.md): A Living Will, also referred to as an Advance Decision, allows you to refuse certain medical treatment, should you become unable to make this decision in person at some point... (updated: 2025-06-05)
- [Lasting Powers of Attorney – ESSENTIAL FOR EVERYONE, not just the elderly](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/lasting-powers-of-attorney-essential-for-everyone-not-just-the-elderly.md): The misconception that Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) are only for the elderly needs to be dispelled. While it's true that many people lose capacity later in life, it can... (updated: 2025-03-10)
- [AI and the Legal Profession](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/ai-and-the-legal-profession.md): We all use it in some form whether it be Siri on iPhone, Gemini on Google, Microsoft CoPilot or ChatGPT, but what is it?Artificial intelligence (AI) is technology that enable... (updated: 2025-01-29)
- [The Seven-Year-Itch: Myth or Median?](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/the-seven-year-itch-myth-or-median.md): According to data from the Office for National Statistics the number of divorces dropped reaching the lowest level since 1971. There were 80,057 divorces granted in England and Wales in... (updated: 2025-01-08)
- [Barder Events in Family Law](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/barder-events-in-family-law.md): A Barder event is a principle in Family law that allows a party to set aside or appeal a financial remedy order made upon divorce if a significant event occurs... (updated: 2024-11-27)
- [What Is The SQE?](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/what-is-the-sqe.md): What is the SQE?The SQE is the Solicitor Qualifying Exam which is the new route to becoming a solicitor rather than the LPC which is the Legal Practice Course.The LPC... (updated: 2024-11-22)
- [What The New Employment Rights Bill Means For You](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/what-the-new-employment-rights-bill-means-for-you.md): What will this mean for both employers and employees?Between 2010 and 2024 there was relatively little new employment legislation, with most key laws, such as the Employment Rights Act 1996,... (updated: 2024-11-04)
- [Legal Ownership of Property](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/legal-ownership-of-property.md): Land can be owned in two ways: - legal ownership, giving the right to the legal interest in the land, and beneficial ownership, giving the right to a beneficial interest... (updated: 2024-06-05)
- [STOP – do you know what restrictions affect your property?](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/stop-do-you-know-what-restrictions-affect-your-property.md): During the purchase of your property your legal representative should have made you aware of what rights and obligations, commonly known as covenants, affect your property. Those rights and covenants... (updated: 2023-12-01)
- [Renters (Reform) Bill is finally here!](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/renters-reform-bill-is-finally-here.md): In February 2023, we looked at the Government’s white paper which set out 12 proposals on how to make the private rental sector fairer to landlord and tenants. Following on... (updated: 2023-12-01)
- [A Fairer Private Rented Sector or so it seems….?](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/a-fairer-private-rented-sector-or-so-it-seems.md): Find out about the latest white paper designed to make the law fairer for landlords and renters. If you need support with this, get in touch. (updated: 2023-12-01)
- [Child Arrangements Orders (CAO)](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/child-arrangements-orders-cao.md): Child arrangement orders, or CAO, can provide stability for your child and for you, with all parties knowing what to expect for the future (updated: 2023-10-20)
- [CP Law Solicitors – Conveyancing Success](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/cp-law-solicitors-conveyancing-success.md): We at CP Law Solicitors are immensely proud of our long and established conveyancing department. We are experts in the field and our clients tell us that we provide an... (updated: 2023-07-24)
- [Fact Finding Guide For Clients](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/fact-finding-guide-for-clients.md): What is a Fact Finding Hearing? A Fact Finding Hearing is a type of court hearing that considers the evidence surrounding allegations. This is a special hearing which is arranged... (updated: 2023-07-24)
- [Am I entitled to maintenance when getting divorced?](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/am-i-entitled-to-maintenance-when-getting-divorced.md): Finances can be a major source of anxiety during a divorce. We take a look at whether you will be entitled to receive maintenance payments. When a couple divorces, one... (updated: 2023-07-10)
- [Discrimination in the workplace](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/discrimination-in-the-workplace.md): The law protects you against discrimination at work, including: dismissal terms and conditions of employment pay and benefits promotion opportunities training recruitment redundancy There are various types of discrimination and... (updated: 2023-05-11)
- [Long COVID – Is it a disability?](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/long-covid-is-it-a-disability.md): A disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that has a long-term and substantial adverse effect on a person's ability to do normal day-to-day activities. What is long... (updated: 2023-04-28)
- [Parental responsibility](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/parental-responsibility.md): Parental responsibility is defined as all of the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which a parent has in relation to a child and their property. Not every parent has... (updated: 2023-01-25)
- [What Is Wrongful Dismissal?](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/what-is-wrongful-dismissal.md): If you feel like you have been wrongfully dismissed from your place of work, our employment law solicitors can help you. (updated: 2023-01-17)
- [Good Divorce Week 2022](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/good-divorce-week-2022.md): CP Law Solicitors are strong advocates of Good Divorce Week 2022, an annual awareness campaign run by Resolution. We are proud that two of our Dispute Resolution & Family Solicitors,... (updated: 2022-12-08)
- [The Governments New Buy or Help to Buy scheme](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/the-governments-new-buy-or-help-to-buy-scheme.md): What is it? The NewBuy Guarantee scheme aims to help buyers who have a deposit of at least 5% to buy a new-build home. This is a smaller deposit than... (updated: 2022-12-01)
- [Selling an investment property](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/selling-an-investment-property.md): When you sell an investment property, it can be more complicated than selling your home, particularly if you have tenants in the property or if it means that you will... (updated: 2022-11-30)
- [Top tips to sell your home before the Stamp Duty Holiday deadline](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/top-tips-to-sell-your-home-before-the-stamp-duty-holiday-deadline.md): On July 8th the Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced an eight-month stamp duty holiday. This extra home buyer incentive will end on the 31st of March and has been created... (updated: 2022-11-30)
- [What are people looking for in a home post-Covid-19?](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/what-are-people-looking-for-in-a-home-post-covid-19.md): Following a year of lockdowns and working from home, people are looking at their properties in a different light. Living close to their place of work is less of a... (updated: 2022-11-30)
- [Buying an historic home or castle](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/buying-an-historic-home-or-castle.md): A substantial historic home or even a castle might not be as expensive to buy as you imagine. But before you picture yourself as lord of the manor, there are... (updated: 2022-11-30)
- [Buying a property at auction](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/buying-a-property-at-auction.md): Buying a property at auction can give you a wider choice of homes to choose from and the chance to pick up a bargain in a quick purchase that avoids... (updated: 2022-11-30)
- [New build homes to have electric vehicle chargers from 2022](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/new-build-homes-to-have-electric-vehicle-chargers-from-2022.md): The Prime Minister has announced that as from 2022, all new build homes in England will have to have electric vehicle (EV) charging points. The new law means that up... (updated: 2022-11-30)
- [Homes are selling up to two times faster than before the pandemic](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/homes-are-selling-up-to-two-times-faster-than-before-the-pandemic.md): The time taken to sell a house in 2019 was more than twice as long as in 2021. In 2019, it took an average of 69 days for an acceptable... (updated: 2022-11-30)
- [Frequently asked questions when moving home](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/frequently-asked-questions-when-moving-home.md): What are the most frequently asked questions when moving home? Here we provide our own answers to FAQ's about moving home. (updated: 2022-11-30)
- [How to buy land near your property](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/how-to-buy-land-near-your-property.md): This blog outlines the options you have if you are looking to buy property in and around your home, including land next door (updated: 2022-11-30)
- [5 tips for first-time buyers](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/5-tips-for-first-time-buyers.md): Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also be daunting. We look at 5 points you can deal with before you start your search. There are lots of... (updated: 2022-11-30)
- [Which day of the week is most popular for a house move?](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/which-day-of-the-week-is-most-popular-for-a-house-move.md): Home moving website, Compare My Move, has produced some data revealing the most and least popular days of the week to move house, as well as the cheapest and most... (updated: 2022-11-30)
- [What happens when a homeowner with a mortgage dies](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/what-happens-when-a-homeowner-with-a-mortgage-dies.md): When someone who has a mortgage dies, it is important to notify the lender as soon as possible. If the property has been left to you in a Will, you... (updated: 2022-11-30)
- [Five surprising mortgage truths](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/five-surprising-mortgage-truths.md): Mortgage companies are becoming ever more flexible, meaning that whatever your situation there is probably an ideal product for you. Finding a mortgage can be time-consuming and complicated. If you’re... (updated: 2022-11-30)
- [Selling a home for the first time](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/selling-a-home-for-the-first-time.md): Selling a home for the first time can be stressful, particularly if you are also trying to tie in a purchase. There are a number of things you can do... (updated: 2022-11-30)
- [The Homeowners guide to Covid-19 Self-isolation](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/the-homeowners-guide-to-covid-19-self-isolation.md): The coronavirus – Covid-19 – pandemic has seemingly sent the world into a spin. With people fighting over groceries and toilet roll, organisations and countries deciding to go into lock... (updated: 2022-11-30)
- [Providing home buyers with the right information](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/providing-home-buyers-with-the-right-information.md): If you’re selling a property, at some point you are going to have to complete a Seller Property Information Form (SPIF). It’s a fairly lengthy document that provides the buyer... (updated: 2022-11-30)
- [Selling a buy-to-let property](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/selling-a-buy-to-let-property.md): Selling a buy-to-let property can be more complicated than a normal home sale. When you own a property as an investment rather than a personal residence, you will need to... (updated: 2022-11-30)
- [UK house sales enquiries fall substantially](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/uk-house-sales-enquiries-fall-substantially.md): A report carried out by WeBuyAnyHome has found that house sale enquiries have fallen dramatically since the start of the pandemic. Economic turbulence combined with the logistical difficulties of moving... (updated: 2022-11-30)
- [How to prepare if you want to move by Christmas or New Year](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/how-to-prepare-if-you-want-to-move-by-christmas-or-new-year.md): For buyers and sellers looking to move before the festive period, preparation will give them the best possible chance of meeting a tight deadline. Despite the end of the Stamp... (updated: 2022-11-30)
- [What to do if an executor is not taking steps to administer an estate](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/what-to-do-if-an-executor-is-not-taking-steps-to-administer-an-estate.md): Sometimes executors do not carry out their duties appropriately. In this article we consider what can be done if this happens (updated: 2022-11-25)
- [How long does it take to wind up someone’s Estate after their death?](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/how-long-does-it-take-to-wind-up-someones-estate-after-their-death.md): After someone dies, their Estate needs to be administered and their assets distributed in accordance with their Will or if they did not leave a Will, with the Rules of... (updated: 2022-11-25)
- [Can you leave someone a legacy in your Will and also name them as your Executor?](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/can-you-leave-someone-a-legacy-in-your-will-and-also-name-them-as-your-executor.md): Find help and advice with our CP Law Insights %%sep%% %%title%% %%sep%% (updated: 2022-11-25)
- [Guide to Financial Settlements](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/guide-to-financial-settlements.md): If you have tried but failed to reach a financial settlement with your spouse and your solicitor has advised that the matter should be referred to court, an application has... (updated: 2022-11-23)
- [Guide to role of an Executor](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/guide-to-role-of-an-executor.md): The role of an Executor is a significant responsibility. It is their duty to ascertain all the deceased’s assets and liabilities, to preserve those assets pending encashment (or transfer to... (updated: 2022-11-23)
- [Solicitors for the Elderly](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/solicitors-for-the-elderly.md): CP Law – specialist solicitors for the elderly At each stage in life, our needs and responsibilities change. At CP Law, our expert legal professionals are on hand to help... (updated: 2022-11-23)
- [Lasting Power of Attorney](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/lasting-power-of-attorney.md): Lasting powers of attorney are as important as an updated will. Get in touch with CP Law to discuss lasting powers of attorney with our professional team. (updated: 2022-11-22)
- [Guide to Children and Going to Court](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/guide-to-children-and-going-to-court.md): The Law The Children Act 1989 says that the child’s welfare is the most important consideration. The old word ‘access’ has been replaced by contact. This can refer to contact... (updated: 2022-11-22)
- [How and when should you update your Will?](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/how-and-when-should-you-update-your-will.md): Life-changing events like buying a house and marriage should be celebrated but they should also be a trigger point for updating your Will (updated: 2022-11-21)
- [Family mediation vouchers extended](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/family-mediation-vouchers-extended.md): The government has extended a scheme which provide vouchers for families to spend on alternative dispute resolution and mediation (updated: 2022-11-21)
- [78% of those retiring are failing to seek professional advice](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/78-of-those-retiring-are-failing-to-seek-professional-advice.md): According to major investment company abrdn, 78% of retirees are not seeking professional financial advice to help them plan for retirement (updated: 2022-11-21)
- [What decisions can you make if you have parental responsibility?](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/what-decisions-can-you-make-if-you-have-parental-responsibility.md): In this article we explore what the rights of parents are when you have parental responsibility over a child (updated: 2022-11-21)
- [Travelling Abroad as a separated Parent or unaccompanied child](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/travelling-abroad-as-a-separated-parent-or-unaccompanied-child.md): Have you considered what may happen if you travel abroad with your child and asked about parental responsibility? Find out more today. (updated: 2022-11-21)
- [Financial Proceedings upon Divorce](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/financial-proceedings-upon-divorce.md): Learn all about financial proceedings upon divorce from this helpful post. Get in touch if you need further assistance. (updated: 2022-11-21)
- [Post Death Variations of an Estate](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/post-death-variations-of-an-estate.md): There are occasions when dealing with an estate where a post death variation is required. There are a number of reasons for this but the most common ones are as... (updated: 2022-11-21)
- [Woman wins right to remain in former partner’s home](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/woman-wins-right-to-remain-in-former-partners-home.md): On May 3rd 2013, Pauline Greaves won the right to remain in her deceased partner’s home (Leslie Stolkin) despite a legal challenge from his son. The case involved Leslie Stolkin,... (updated: 2022-11-21)
- [Why you need a will and how to start one](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/why-you-need-a-will-and-how-to-start-one.md): What are the benefits of having a will? A will settles future arguments Bereavement is a stressful time for people and when it comes to what to do with your... (updated: 2022-11-21)
- [Can I draft my own Will?](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/can-i-draft-my-own-will.md): It is perfectly legal to draw up your own Will, but unfortunately, it is not an easy process. Errors can have far-reaching effects, resulting in family estrangements and lengthy and... (updated: 2022-11-21)
- [Helping your children cope with divorce or separation](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/helping-your-children-cope-with-divorce-or-separation.md): For many parents, the hardest part of the divorce process is the effect it has on their children. We look at how you can help them come to terms with... (updated: 2022-11-21)
- [How is the money sorted out when getting divorced?](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/how-is-the-money-sorted-out-when-getting-divorced.md): When you divorce, your financial affairs need to be dealt with as a separate process. If you cannot come to an agreement with your ex, then you can ask a... (updated: 2022-11-21)
- [What happens if we have children but are not married?](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/what-happens-if-we-have-children-but-are-not-married.md): A couple who live together without being married are cohabiting. There are legal provisions in place for the children of cohabiting couples, but without the legal framework of marriage there... (updated: 2022-11-21)
- [Will and probate considerations for same sex couples](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/will-and-probate-considerations-for-same-sex-couples.md): A large proportion of same-sex couples are neither married nor in a civil partnership, which can have implications when it comes to inheritance matters. While the law treats everyone the... (updated: 2022-11-21)
- [Making a Will even when you don’t own your own home](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/making-a-will-even-when-you-dont-own-your-own-home.md): If you don’t own a property, it is easy to assume that you don’t need a Will. In fact, there are several good reasons why you should still make one.... (updated: 2022-11-21)
- [Entering into a pre-nuptial agreement](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/entering-into-a-pre-nuptial-agreement.md): With lawyers reporting a rise in couples wanting to sign a prenuptial agreement, we look at what this entails and when it might be suitable. A prenuptial agreement (also referred... (updated: 2022-11-21)
- [The charities that are receiving the most from gifts left in Wills](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/the-charities-that-are-receiving-the-most-from-gifts-left-in-wills.md): Leaving a gift to charity in your Will can reduce the amount of Inheritance Tax payable by your estate, as well as benefit your favourite good cause. In 2018, £3... (updated: 2022-11-21)
- [Setting up a Power of Attorney: A step by step guide](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/setting-up-a-power-of-attorney-a-step-by-step-guide.md): A Lasting Power of Attorney is an important document giving someone the authority to deal with your affairs, should you ever become unable to do so yourself. There are two... (updated: 2022-11-21)
- [What is Coercive Control?](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/what-is-coercive-control.md): If you are a victim of coercive control, CP Law can help you obtain a non molestation order. Get in touch to speak with one of our supportive team members. (updated: 2022-11-21)
- [What is Parent Alienation?](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/what-is-parent-alienation.md): This page includes all the information you need about parental alienation. Get in touch with CP Law if you need to discuss this issue with a professional. (updated: 2022-11-21)
- [What is Unfair Dismissal?](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/what-is-unfair-dismissal.md): CP Law can help if you think you have been unfairly dismissed from your place of work. Get in touch today to discuss with our employment law solicitors. (updated: 2022-11-21)
- [Child Abduction](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/child-abduction.md): The law relating to child abduction is very complicated and is covered under both criminal law and family law. There is also an element of international family law involved if... (updated: 2022-11-21)
- [Conscious uncoupling: ending a marriage without acrimony](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/conscious-uncoupling-ending-a-marriage-without-acrimony.md): As divorce law is set to be reformed to remove blame, we look at a modern way for couples to separate. The term conscious uncoupling refers to the ending of... (updated: 2022-11-21)

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- [Wills & Probate](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/category/wills-probate/): 68 posts
- [Family Law](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/category/family-law/): 45 posts
- [Property](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/category/property/): 24 posts
- [Conveyancing](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/category/conveyancing/): 21 posts
- [Employment Law](https://www.cplaw.co.uk/insights/category/employment-law/): 7 posts

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