Why are Family Protection Trusts under scrutiny? Family Protection Trusts, otherwise known as Asset Protection Trusts, Asset Preservation Trusts or Flexible Trusts are currently under scrutiny due to media sources...

Last month, Sir Brian Leveson published Part II of his Independent Review of the Criminal Courts, focusing on how courts in England and Wales can operate efficiently. His findings reinforce...

Not all hearts and flowers: divorce doesn’t stop for Valentine’s Day February is often associated with romance, Valentine’s cards and celebrations of coupledom, but for many people, it can be...

A new year, peace of mind: why making or reviewing your will matters more than ever The start of a new year is often a time for reflection. Many of...

Christmas is traditionally one of the most enjoyable times of the year, but it can also be one of the most stressful.  There are some top tips that separated parents...

November marks National Care Leavers Month, a time to spotlight the experiences of young people transitioning out of care and the carers who support them. While the month is rooted...

Good Divorce Week 2025 will run from 10-14 November, offering an important opportunity to reflect on how family law professionals can better support separating couples and their children. The initiative,...

The comedian James Veitch once said, “The internet gave us access to everything; but it also gave everything access to us.” This quote captures the paradox of our digital age....

On 2 July 2025, the Supreme Court delivered a unanimous judgment dismissing the wife’s appeal in the landmark case of Standish v Standish. This decision has brought significant clarity to...

The Law Commission has recently published its recommendations on reforming the law governing Wills.  The law in this area has remained largely untouched since the introduction of the Wills Act...

Writing a Will involves more than simply deciding who will inherit your assets. It requires thoughtful planning and consideration, particularly when it comes to how your decisions may affect your...

For many families, going through the Courts for child arrangements after separation or divorce can be one of the most stressful and emotionally challenging experiences. The traditional Family Court process...

JNP Legal has just completed its annual Lexcel audit, and we’re pleased to confirm that our accreditation has been renewed for another year. Lexcel, the Law Society’s legal practice quality...

One common question claimants ask when considering a personal injury or clinical negligence claim is whether they will need to attend a trial. The idea of going to court can...

Recent developments in Family Law are reshaping how disputes are resolved, focusing on efficiency, collaboration, and reducing conflict. Lee Davies, Director and Solicitor at JNP Legal, sheds light on these changes...

Janine Cowie is an Accredited Police Station Representative within the Crime and Regulatory Department specialising in criminal law, criminal defence, misconduct proceedings and post incident procedures. She is also a...

JNP Legal is proud to support Injury Awareness Week, organised by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). APIL, a not-for-profit campaign group, has been dedicated to securing justice for...

It is important to implement legal safeguards to protect your assets and your loved ones. Many of us avoid talking about these subject matters and when the time comes, it...

In England and Wales, there are two ways in which a person can own land and property, legally and beneficially. Legal ownership refers to the registered owner, so their name...

Tell us about the recent Conference where you spoke about PIPs… The Police Federation of England and Wales recently held a National Conference on Post Incident Procedures (PIP) following Death...

Why would you recommend that people don’t delay when it comes to making their Wills? If you do not have a Will, the intestacy rules determine who inherits your estate....

Why would you recommend that people don’t delay when it comes to making LPAs? Physical and mental impairment can occur at any time, at any age (it is not just...

Changes to Legal Aid came into force on the 1st May 2023 which mean that more people can now get legal aid for family matters that are in Court. At...

There has been a widening of the scope of the online Trust Registration Service (TRS) as a result of the Fifth Money Laundering Directive, which the EU designed to combat...

The 6th April 2022 heralds a significant change in the law governing divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships in England and Wales; until today a spouse wishing to divorce would...

Guest blogger, and University of Gloucester Lecturer in Law Matt Beecham, provides us with an assessment of the likelihood of a successful claim in negligence against a sporting governing body....

Changes are being introduced in England aimed at reforming the Planning system there which includes a relaxing of Planning provisions relating to extensions and loft conversions. Property Solicitor Rachel Church...

Solicitor Rachael McCarthy-Jones considers the developments to the law on wills. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic there has been an increase in the number of people putting wills...

Solicitor Kate Morey provides an overview of the new Association of Personal Injury Lawyers’ Severe Injury Help Hub. The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) are a not-for-profit organisation representing...

Solicitor Rachel Church considers the Stamp Duty Holiday in England and Northern Ireland. On Wednesday 8 July 2020, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced a temporary reduction in Stamp Duty Land...