Archstone Solicitors

Adopting a child is an amazing and life changing experience. Whether it’s because you can’t have children yourself, or you just want to give a child a happy and stable life, adoption is definitely one of the most important decisions that you will ever make.

It’s important that children are placed with loving families that are able to look after their individual needs. Because of this, it’s often a long and complicated process. For those who are serious about adoption, you can expect the whole process to take anything from 6 months – to a couple of years.

There are lots of things to consider before making the decision to adopt – here are some things that you should keep in mind.

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Nobody wants to imagine being in a road traffic accident, but the reality is that they do happen regularly.  In fact, road accidents are considered as being the leading cause of death around the world for people aged 15-30.  Every day, an average of 64 people are injured on British roads.

So why are accidents happening so often?What are the biggest causes of road accidents in the UK? We’ve highlighted some of the biggest factors.

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As divorce solicitors in East London, we understand that deciding to separate from your partner can be a confusing and upsetting decision. It’s not something that should be rushed into when angry – it should be properly talked through beforehand.

Whilst we can’t tell you what choice to make – we can make it easier for you. If you’ve been thinking of filing for divorce then we think you should consider the following things before making any decisions.

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Thinking about what will happen when you die isn’t one of the happiest conversations that you will have, but it will be one of the most important. Having a will in place is essential, as it can guarantee peace of mind for your loved ones after you pass. It’s an important part of planning for the future – especially for those who have a family to take care of.

The UK law states that anyone over the age of 18 is eligible to write their will, which means it’s even more frightening that more than half of the UK population will die without one in place.

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As professional solicitors in South East London, we offer a range of different legal services. This includes family law, meaning we understand that family issues can be both complicated and distressing – especially for your children. All of our family law solicitors are experienced with dealing with such matters, and we approach every case with complete understanding.

Children are often left feeling sad and confused when they are caught up in their parent’s separation. They often become angry, especially if they believe it’s the fault of one specific parent. Unfortunately, they usually don’t have the full story and you need to remember their emotions are just running high.

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