Alexander & Co Solicitors

Alexander & Co Solicitors Your solicitors in Derby, Nottingham, Spondon, Loughborough and Alvaston. Local Law For Life

👨‍👧 Around 13,000 private law children cases are started in England and Wales every quarter.Courts look closely at stabi...
18/06/2026

👨‍👧 Around 13,000 private law children cases are started in England and Wales every quarter.

Courts look closely at stability, safety, the child's wishes, and each parent's ability to meet their needs.

Learn what influences a sole residence order on our blog.

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🏡 One of the first questions people ask when a marriage breaks down. And there is no simple answer.Courts consider child...
16/06/2026

🏡 One of the first questions people ask when a marriage breaks down. And there is no simple answer.

Courts consider children's needs, what both parties can afford, the length of the marriage, and more. It is not automatically split 50/50.

Read how the family home is divided on our blog.

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🎓 Divorce doesn't automatically end either parent's responsibility for school fees.Courts will consider what the child i...
11/06/2026

🎓 Divorce doesn't automatically end either parent's responsibility for school fees.

Courts will consider what the child is used to, what both parents can afford, and what is in the child's best interests going forward.

Find out how private school fees are handled after a divorce on our blog.

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🏠 Security of tenure is what stops a landlord from evicting you without a legal reason.Since May 2026, residential tenan...
09/06/2026

🏠 Security of tenure is what stops a landlord from evicting you without a legal reason.

Since May 2026, residential tenants in England have stronger protections, and landlords must follow a specific legal process to end a tenancy.

Find out what security of tenure means for you on our blog.

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📢 The Renters' Rights Act 2025 is now law, reshaping the private rental sector across England.Section 21 no-fault evicti...
04/06/2026

📢 The Renters' Rights Act 2025 is now law, reshaping the private rental sector across England.

Section 21 no-fault evictions are gone. Fixed-term tenancies are changing. Rent increase rules have been tightened.

Whether you rent or let, these changes affect you. Read more on our blog.

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💰 The house you owned before you married. The inheritance you received. The savings you built up alone.Many people assum...
02/06/2026

💰 The house you owned before you married. The inheritance you received. The savings you built up alone.

Many people assume these are off the table in a divorce. UK courts don't always see it that way.

Find out how premarital assets are treated and what you can do to protect them on our blog.

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🏠 Your property deeds could stop you running a business from home, building an extension, or even parking a caravan on y...
28/05/2026

🏠 Your property deeds could stop you running a business from home, building an extension, or even parking a caravan on your drive.

Restrictive covenants are tied to the land, not the owner, and some have been in place for over a century.

Read what to look out for on our blog.

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🚪 Your neighbour might have the legal right to cross your land, and you can't stop them.Easements grant someone permissi...
26/05/2026

🚪 Your neighbour might have the legal right to cross your land, and you can't stop them.

Easements grant someone permission to use part of your property, often for access, drainage or utilities, even though they don't own it.

Learn what to check before you buy on our blog.

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🏠 Courts value stability. If your child is already settled in your care, that carries real weight.Judges look closely at...
21/05/2026

🏠 Courts value stability. If your child is already settled in your care, that carries real weight.

Judges look closely at whether a change would cause disruption or emotional harm.

Learn what factors influence a full custody decision on our blog.

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