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Read the latest breaking news, insights, and updates from across the law sector, brought to you by the Cygnet Law team.

Celebrating 10 Years Of The Marriage (same Sex Couples) Act.

A Decade of Love: Celebrating 10 Years of The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act.

Love knows no boundaries, and a decade ago, significant steps were taken towards recognising and celebrating that truth. This week as we commemorate the 10th anniversary of legalising same sex marriage, we look at the...

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Cafcass – ‘Taking me seriously: letting you know how we help’

Working with over 140,000 children annually whose future is decided by the family courts, Cafcass provides a service that prioritises their safety, their voices, and their needs. A new video launched by Cafcass highlights how...

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Changes to Legal Aid: Responding to a Special Guardianship Order & Parental Responsibility

Following changes to family legal aid which took effect on the 1st May 2023, the scope of legal aid in respect of Special Guardianship Order Proceedings has been widened so that funding is now available...

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Legal age of marriage

As of the 27th February 2023, the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 which received Royal Assent in April of last year, is now in full force and effect in England and Wales....

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National Apprenticeship Week 2023

We are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2023.  Whether your straight out of school or developing you’re career we have a wide range of apprentices at Cygnet Law.   We work closely with Redcar and Cleveland...

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Cygnet Law is now part of the Cancer Research Free Wills Service

Cygnet Law has pledged to support Cancer Research by joining their Free Will Scheme. Cancer Research’s Free Will Service allows anyone over 18 to easily write or update a simple Will for free. If you...

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Law firm scales up its team as turnover increases

A Teesside-based law firm has boosted its headcount following record growth in the second half of its financial year. Cygnet Law, which was established more than 20 years ago, has seen a 25 per cent...

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Resolution’s Good Divorce Week – Arrange a free 30-minute consultation today

  Cygnet Law are supporting Resolution’s Good Divorce Week which is highlighting why the Government must support better advice for separating families Exclusive research from Resolution lays bare the human suffering and cost caused by...

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Cygnet Law Triumphs At The Northern Law Awards

We are celebrating here at Cygnet after scooping Team of the Year in the Family Law category at the prestigious Northern Law Awards. The Northern Law Awards celebrate legal talent within the region, highlighting the...

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Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Cygnet Law

We are delighted to announce that we have been accredited with The Law Society Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme. This is a best practice quality mark for wills inheritance and estate administration advice. At Cygnet...

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How Cygnet Law can help you get your affairs in order

Today is the perfect time to reflect on what tasks and responsibilities you may have been putting off and look to how you can get organised and put your affairs in order. At Cygnet Law,...

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No Fault Divorce

You may or may not be aware that from the 6 April 2022, there is going to be a change in the way that divorces proceed in England and Wales. This is because the Divorce,...