When you consult a solicitor, your conversations and the advice you receive are covered by legal professional privilege. This means all your communications are confidential and protected from disclosure – even to official bodies like HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

The Government’s NewBuy scheme is now offering part-exchange deals to enable homeowners to take the next step on the property ladder.

A businessman has been jailed for persistently failing to provide details about his finances during his divorce case.

A woman with learning difficulties is capable of deciding for herself whether to continue with her pregnancy, the Court of Protection has ruled.

When you draw up your will, it should reflect your true wishes and not be unduly influenced by other people.

A leading judge has criticised property laws which he says can be unfair to unmarried women when they separate from their partners.

A 48-year-old woman who was injured in a supermarket warehouse when she tripped over a spade has been awarded £1,500 compensation.

It may seem outdated, but unmarried couples are not protected by law in the same way that married couples or civil partners are. In setting up home with your partner there are lots of issues to consider and it can definitely be worthwhile getting legal advice both to consider the best way to purchase the dwelling and to find out your rights and where you stand.

Rebekah Gershuny, mediator, collaborative lawyer, member of legal group Resolution and solicitor with Collins Solicitors provided a column for the Mail on Sunday.

It’s traditional to make resolutions to improve our lives at the start of a new year. Usually it’s to do with things like eating less or exercising more. However, lifestyle resolutions are not the only way you can improve matters for yourself and your family.

Here are three New Year Resolutions relating to the law that could be of great benefit to you and those who depend on you.