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Spouse visa applications for Entry Clearance, Leave to Remain or Indefinite Leave to Remain have been my all-time favourite. I love playing a key role in two people’s love story, making sure that Immigration rules and country borders cannot stand between families. On this Valentine’s day, I would like to share with you a success […]

For those who have elderly parents residing abroad, having the ability to spend time with their aging parents and make sure that their later years are spent in comfort and relative health is a priority. It is therefore quite often that we receive enquiries in respect of elderly parent visas for the UK. For the […]

With the UK entering the second year of disruptions caused by the Pandemic, NHS is now offering vaccination against COVID-19 for children aged between 12 to 17 years old. As children need parental consent for vaccination, this can cause friction for parents that have opposing views on vaccines in general, or the COVID-19 one specifically. […]

Every year, on the first working Monday of the year, family law firms see a significant spike in divorce enquiries, which has led to the day being dubbed ‘Divorce Day’. It is believed that the festive period is responsible for this phenomenon, with couples having had time to slow down and reconsider their lives/relationships, gaining […]

As the season to be jolly approaches, most have just one thought on their mind: family. We all know Christmas is about spending time with loved ones and making happy memories, but this can be complicated in separated and blended families.  If you and your partner are separated and share children together, agreeing on child […]

Our family team is often approached by men seeking guidance on their rights as fathers. When it comes to child arrangements after a break-up, the myth still persists that fathers’ rights to have access to their children are somehow less important than that of the mother. This sort of mentality hurts not only the fathers, […]

A decision letter from the Home Office refusing your visa application is surely not something anyone would like to receive or see. However, it is certainly more disturbing when the reasons for refusal are completely illegal and incorrect. This is something that is unfortunately not as uncommon as one might think. Our immigration lawyers team […]

There are many situations in which a Landlord might find themselves in need to gain back the possession of their property. This can be for a variety reasons, ranging from bad tenants causing damage to property, disturbance to neighbours or simply falling behind with rent, or can be a result of circumstances that have nothing […]

RVS Solicitor’s Paula Oligbo will be holding an online webinar aimed at Landlords. We look to address the Electrical changes coming into effect for all landlords in England from 1 April 2021. We will also cover the changes that have arisen due to the introduction of the Coronavirus Act and how this has affected landlords […]

In this Webinar, Andrea Panayiotou discusses pre-nuptial agreements and post-nuptial agreements. What is a pre-nuptial agreement? A prenuptial agreement is a formal, written agreement between two partners prior to their marriage. It sets out ownership of all their joint and individual assets, including the marital home, savings, pensions and debts. The agreement explains how all […]