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Welcome to the Cramp & Mullaney blog page where you will find various posts regarding our company updates, legislation changes, topical updates and a more detailed insight into our team members. If you want any additional information regarding any of our posts, please drop us an enquiry using the online form and someone will contact you to discuss further.
How much does a divorce cost? Court fees and what really drives the cost
How much does a divorce cost in England and Wales? The £628 court fee, the £62 consent order fee, what really drives legal costs, and how to keep them down.
Child custody in the UK: lives with orders, sole and shared care
Child custody in the UK explained: why it's now called child arrangements, 'lives with' orders, sole and joint custody, and what the family court looks at.
Can an executor be a beneficiary? Executor duties explained
Can an executor be a beneficiary? Yes, in England and Wales. What executors must do, whether they can decide who gets what, conflicts, and when to get help.
Deed of variation: how to change a will after someone dies
A deed of variation lets beneficiaries change a will after death. The 2-year limit, who must sign, tax effects, trusts, and when it's worth doing.
How much does a will cost? Single wills, mirror wills and what affects the price
How much does a will cost? Our wills start from £395 plus VAT. What affects will writing costs, what mirror wills are, and when a solicitor is worth it.
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025: A Complete Action Plan for Landlords and Tenants
Complete landlord and tenant action plan for the Renters' Rights Act 2026. London, Sussex and South East. Cramp & Mullaney LLP solicitors, East Sussex.
HMOs, Lodgers, and Unusual Tenancies: How the Renters’ Rights Act Applies
How the Renters' Rights Act 2026 applies to HMOs, lodgers and unusual tenancies in Kent. Housing law advice from Cramp & Mullaney LLP solicitors.
Student Renters and the Renters’ Rights Act: What You Need to Know
Students in PBSA and standard rented accommodation in East Sussex have different rights under the Renters' Rights Act 2026. Cramp & Mullaney LLP.
Your Rights on Repairs and Property Standards Right Now
London and South East tenants have strong repair rights under existing law , don't wait until 2035. Cramp & Mullaney LLP housing solicitors.
The Decent Homes Standard and What It Will Mean for Private Renters
The Decent Homes Standard is coming to private renting. EPC C by 2030. What Kent landlords and tenants need to know. Cramp & Mullaney LLP solicitors.
Awaab’s Law and Private Renting: What It Means and What Rights You Have Now
Awaab's Law will extend to private renting , but East Sussex tenants have damp and mould rights now. Cramp & Mullaney LLP, Eastbourne & Battle.
How Local Authorities Can Now Investigate Private Landlords
Since December 2025 councils have new powers against landlords , fines up to £40,000 and Rent Repayment Orders. London and South East. Cramp & Mullaney LLP
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