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New Book Alert: “Understanding Your Rights: An Essential Guide to the Nikah Nama” by Sarah Khan-Bashir
Why We Need More Culturally Inclusive Family Law Mediation Services
Public Sector Pension: Understanding Pension Rights in Divorce
Your Guide to Khula: Navigating Divorce in Islamic Law
SKB Law Launches Aura Network: A New Platform for South Asian Women in Law
How to Navigate Coparenting After Divorce When You’re Both From Different Cultures
Parenting After Divorce: Overcoming Challenges as a South Asian Dad
Divorcing When Your Spouse Doesn’t Live in England: Legal Requirements, Child Arrangements and Division of Assets
Unbundled – SKB Law’s Family Law Coaching Services
I’m getting a divorce, how can I make sure I’m financially protected?
“My Partner Is Turning Our Child Against Me”: Understanding Parental Alienation
Cohabiting Guide – What You Need To Know
Women in Business recognised in The Northern Asian Powerlist 2022
Can I Change My Child’s Name?
Can I Change My Child's Name? Many families choose to change their child's surname for lots of different reasons. Find out what you need...
Sarah Khan-Bashir named Lawyer of the Year in National Law Awards
Sarah Khan-Bashir MBE, founder of SKB Law, has been named Lawyer of the Year at the 2022 Modern Law Awards in London. The firm was also...
No-Fault Divorce – the 5 key changes you need to know
On 6 April 2022, the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act comes into effect. It marks the biggest change to divorce laws in 50 years....
SKB Law shortlisted at Legal Innovation Awards 2022
SKB Law shortlisted at Legal Innovation Awards 2022 We are delighted to have been shortlisted for 'CSR Innovation' at the Legal Innovation...
I’ve been served with a non-molestation order, what can I do?
Do grandparents have a right to see grandchildren after a divorce?
Do grandparents have a right to see grandchildren after a divorce? For many families, grandparents play an important role in the lives of...
Divorce Lawyer Sarah launches new podcast Family Matters
SKB Law launch new podcast Family Matters Divorce lawyer Sarah, founder of SKB Law, has launched a new podcast called Family Matters,...
SKB Law trainee qualifies as a solicitor
SKB Law celebrates qualification of solicitor This week we're celebrating the qualification of our solicitor, Anisa Aziz, through our...
Why we’ve joined the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse
Why SKB Law joined the Employers' Initiative on Domestic Abuse We're proud to share that SKB Law is now a member of the Employers'...
Children, Court and Cafcass
Children, Court and Cafcass In private law proceedings, Cafcass may be involved when parents who are separating cannot agree on...
Getting help with divorce court fees
Getting help with divorce court fees Did you know you might be eligible for help with divorce court fees? Find out more in this post. If...
What happens to mahr if you divorce?
What happens to mahr after divorce? We're often asked what is haq mehr after a divorce. This article explains more about mahr and...
Sarah makes her podcast debut on Divorced Muslim Dad
Sarah makes her podcast debut on Divorced Muslim Dad Like many people, we've thought about starting a podcast for a while. With a little...
Divorce, Separation and Your Gold Jewellery. Three Steps You Can Take To Protect Your Assets.
Divorce, Separation and Your Gold Jewellery. Three Steps You Can Take To Protect Your Assets. Some relationships end and couples find...
Let’s talk about the Nikah Nama. Do you know what you’re signing?
Let's talk about the Nikah Nama. Do you know what you're signing? Welcome to #MyNikah by SKB Law, a collection of articles designed for...
We don’t have a house or any children. Why do I need a Clean Break Order?
How to Start Your Own Will Online
How to Start Your Own Will at Home or Online Your Last Will & Testament (Will) is one of the most important legal documents you will...
3 Lawyers To Be Inspired By – Finalists at The Reisman Awards
3 Lawyers To Be Inspired By - Finalists at The Reisman Awards Last year, Clio announced SKB Law was a finalist in The Reisman Awards. The...
How Do You Know If Your Nikah Is Legally Recognised In England?
I’m divorced. Can I see my children during Lockdown?
I'm divorced. Can I see my children during Lockdown? On 5 January 2021, the UK entered the third national lockdown - in place until at...
Ready for a change? Join SKB Law’s growing family law team
Ready for a change? Join SKB Law's growing family law team We've got some exciting news to share...we're growing our team! We're hiring...
Introducing…Legal Stories by SKB Law
Introducing...Legal Stories by SKB Law Over the last few months we've been busy recording Legal Stories by SKB Law, our new online...
Why SKB Law is building a law firm with social impact
Why SKB Law is building a law firm with social impact What type of legal community do we want to build? At SKB Law, we're improving access...
Ep1 of Legal Stories by SKB Law – in conversation with Jack Newton
Ep1 of Legal Stories by SKB Law - Jack Newton in conversation with Nimra and Liberty Welcome to the first episode of Legal Stories by SKB...
Divorce and my immigration status: can I remain in the UK?
Divorce and my immigration status: can I remain in the UK? Does the end of your marriage mean the end of your leave to remain in the UK?...
Guest Feature with Little Law – City Firm vs Regional Law Firm?
Guest Feature with Little Law: City or Regional Law Firm City or regional, it’s the question every law student must face. Whether it’s at...
Round Table Meetings – what are they?
Round Table Meetings - what are they? In this post, we explore the collaborative law approach of round table meetings. Our intention is to...
Immigration: How To Extend Your UK Visa – Coronavirus
Immigration: How To Extend Your UK Visa - Coronavirus If you are in the UK and your visa is due to expire before 31 July 2020, find the...
Delivering Digitally: the legal technology we’re using to support clients
Delivering Digitally: the legal technology we're using to support clients Legal Tech has to be one of the hottest topics right now at...
The Prosecutor: In Conversation
The Prosecutor: In Conversation On Sunday 19th April, our founder Sarah Khan-Bashir MBE hosted an in conversation with Nazir Afzal OBE. ...
Coronavirus and Travel Bans: what to do if your visit visa is due to expire
Coronavirus and Travel Bans: what to do if your visit visa is due to expire As lockdown measures continue around the world to curb the...
Can children visit separated parents during COVID-19?
Can children visit separated parents during COVID-19? Many of our clients have been in touch to ask whether children can visit separated...
Protect your funeral wishes
This week, the coronavirus pandemic raised the issue of forced cremations. Following concerns raised by a group of...
Wills, Social Distancing and COVID-19
Wills during COVID-19 With coronavirus (COVID-19) cases increasing across the world, many of you have been in contact to ask about...
Divorce + COVID-19 Questions
Lots of people are asking us how the pandemic and lockdown will impact their case or divorce. We've created a short guide with answers to...
Coronavirus Update
The Coronavirus / COVID-19 outbreak is a developing situation. SKB Law's priority is the health and wellbeing of our people and our...
Global Legal Tech firm Clio visits Bradford’s SKB Law
Last month SKB Law welcomed Clio, the global leader in cloud-based legal technology, to its Bradford offices. The visit marked the start...
SKB Law Top 3 Family Law Firm!
SKB Law is delighted to be listed as one of the Top 3 Family Law firms in Bradford! Awards are independently made by Three Best Rated...
Finalist: Community Contribution Award 2019
Finalist: Bradford Means Business Awards 2019
We're pleased to announce SKB Law is a finalist for Community Contribution of the Year in the Telegraph & Argus Bradford Means...
Divorce law changes – end of ‘blame game’
The UK government is to introduce a new 'no-fault' divorce. The new law, which will apply to marriages and civil partnerships, will remove...
Parental Responsibility
Parental Responsibility Parental Responsibility is derived from the Children’s Act 1989. It refers to: “all the rights, duties, powers,...
Women & Divorce: Minreet Kaur
"I'm divorced, so Sikh men don't want me" Minreet Kaur is a henna artist and a freelance journalist who works for the BBC. Her story...
The SKB Law Academy
The SKB Law Academy We're thrilled to launch the SKB Law Academy - our exciting new leadership platform for future leaders. In addition to...
Say Hello to SKB Law
We've got some exciting news! From March 2019, the firm's name will change from Shire Solicitors to SKB Law. It's still us, but over the...
Three Step Guide to Divorce
It can be difficult to understand what to do next when you’ve reached the decision to divorce. Our step by step guide helps you understand...
YBS partners with SKB Law
SKB Law Academy partners with Yorkshire Building Society to equip students with employability skills. The below article originally...
EU Nationals: Know your rights
Since the referendum, there has been confusion about the rights of EU Nationals in the UK. EU Nationals become an initial qualified person...
Divorce, Islam and Me: Saima Mir
Women & Divorce: Saima Mir Our Women&Divorce series features stories from women in their own words. In this piece, we're sharing...
What is a Contact Order?
A contact order can be obtained from the Family Court when a separated or divorced couple are unable to agree on the amount of contact hat...
Ancillary Relief: What you need to know
You can ask a court to make a ‘financial order’ if you cannot reach an agreement. This used to be called an ‘ancillary relief order’. This...
Nikah – are you legally married?
Are you legally married? This article seeks to explain the laws relating to Islamic marriage, Nikaah ceremonies, and legally valid...