Everyone who experiences abuse deserves justice. That might mean criminal charges for the person responsible, an institution taking accountability for its failures, or making a historical abuse compensation claim. Some people think that if their abuse happened a long time ago, there isn't anything they can do. However, it's possible to claim compensation even for historical (or non-recent) abuse.

The immediate aftermath of any kind of abuse can be confusing and emotionally difficult. Even once abuse is over, it can take a long time to recover - whether from physical injuries or mental and emotional trauma. This is why it's possible to claim compensation for historical abuse - because the courts recognise that you deserve justice even if it takes a long time before you're ready to take that step.

The Church of England has admitted to a serious data breach that exposed the personal details of nearly 200 abuse survivors.

For every three cohabitation agreements our family solicitors have handled, they have advised on around fifty financial and property disputes between couples who are splitting up. The process and cost of a cohabitation agreement is much simpler and quicker than a dispute. This article explains what a cohabitation agreement is, and why you should consider one if you’re going to move in with your other half.

A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows a person, known as the donor, to appoint one or more people (attorneys) to make decisions on their behalf if they lose the mental capacity to do so themselves. There are two types of LPA, one dealing with property and financial affairs and the other with health and welfare. Attorneys must always act in the donor’s best interests and within the scope of the powers granted to them.

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A survivor of historical child abuse has been awarded £750,000 in compensation after seeking the advice of Switalskis' nationally recognised child abuse compensation team.

A West Yorkshire family has spoken of the devastating impact a violent care home attack has had on their lives, after a man was sentenced at Bradford Crown Court for attempted murder.