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DivorceFamily LawSKB NewsWe don’t have a house or any children. Why do I need a Clean Break Order?
Did you know there’s nothing stopping your ex from filing a financial claim against you many years after you finalise your divorce? To protect themselves from any future claims, many people choose to obtain a Clean Break Order. If you need advice, book a free 15 minute consultation with divorce specialists, SKB Law, on 01274 727373.
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SKB News3 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 nomination and Award recognised our SKB Law Academy community initiatives. It is definitely one of our 2020 highlights and means so much to us! Thank you to everyone at Clio. 3 Lawyers To Be Inspired By features some of the Award winners and finalists (including Sarah). We’re in great company with Rachel Roche and Geeta Daswani. The Reisman Awards are a global legal competition. They recognise customers who are excelling and making an impact. For us, the Awards are a reminder that we can all help to build a collaborative legal community. With the ongoing impact of the pandemic, it’s never more needed. If you have an idea for collaboration or partnership, say hello.
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DivorceFamily LawSKB NewsHow Do You Know If Your Nikah Is Legally Recognised In England?
Find out if your nikah is legally recognised in England and what you can do to protect yourself if your relationship ends.
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Family LawSKB NewsReady 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 experienced family law consultants, lawyers and paralegals from across the country! Apply for our Family Law Solicitor position now on LinkedIn (see below). Or you can email your CV and a short cover letter to our office (please indicate which role* you are interested in). If you’d like more information, please call our office and ask to speak with Sarah. Available Roles*(remote working from anywhere in England & Wales) Experienced Full-Time Family Law Solicitor Experienced Full-Time Family Law Paralegal Experienced Part-Time Family Law Solicitor (min. 3 days) Experienced Part-Time Family Law Paralegal (min. 3 days) Family Law Solicitor – apply via LinkedIn We’re adding an experienced Family Solicitor to our practice. With a cloud-based case management system, we are flexible on your location. You can work from home anywhere in England & Wales, from our office, or a combination of both. About You and Your Role As a senior member of the firm who will assist the Head of Department, we’re looking for someone who loves finding solutions for their clients, who supports junior colleagues, […]
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SKB Law joins roundtable with the Law Society Gazette – the future of small law firms
SKB Law joins roundtable with the Law Society Gazette – the future of small law firms On Tuesday 22 September, our founder Sarah Khan-Bashir MBE is taking part in a roundtable Law Society Gazette discussion on the future of small law firms. Sarah will be joined by a cross-section of law firm leaders to consider our response to the coronavirus pandemic, the lessons we draw from this period, and how smaller firms might prepare for the future based on the experience. This has been a transformative year for the sector with changes such as online hearings, the rise of legal technology, delivering client care remotely, and retaining company culture whilst working flexibly and from home. We look forward to joining friends and new faces for this important conversation.
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SKB NewsWhy We Use Clio, the #1 Legal Case Management Software
Why We Use Clio, the #1 Legal Case Management Software If you follow us on social media, you’ll know we love Clio, the world’s leading legal case management software. So we’re always happy to partner with the firm on videos or events. Earlier this year, our founder Sarah Khan-Bashir MBE shared her thoughts on how Clio helped us to adapt to change during lockdown. You can find the video here. We started using Clio in 2019. As cloud-based legal software, not only did it power our team during the pandemic, most importantly it makes life easier for our clients. Clio Connect (which our clients can access via our website) means we can offer our clients: access to documents through a secure web-based portal: Clio is GDPR compliant, endorsed by the Law Society and applies in-transit and at-rest encryption using industry best practices (such as HTTPS and TLS) to ensure data is stored and transmitted securely. Clio’s web interfaces are also verified by DigiCert, a trusted certificate authority. the freedom to sign legal documents or pay invoices on the go: we can share invoices, documents, secure messages, calendar events, or tasks. When we share an item, our client will receive an auto […]
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Family LawSKB NewsSKB Law’s founder included in list of Bradford Hall of Fame inductees
SKB Law’s founder Sarah Khan-Bashir MBE is included in list of Bradford Hall of Fame inductees We had a lovely surprise this week! Our founder Sarah Khan-Bashir MBE was included in a list of inductees “who would be named in a Bradford Hall of Fame.” We don’t think Sarah expected to be named alongside Zayn Malik or Captain Sir Tom Moore when she qualified as a solicitor over twenty years ago! Thank you to Mark Stanford, the reporter behind the article – you made our office (and Sarah’s children) smile! The article refers to Sarah’s work and the SKB Law Academy: The businesswoman, who runs family law firm SKB Law, puts social impact and the local community at the heart of her work. Last year she launched the SKB law academy. She has hosted free legal clinics at local venues to increase access to legal rights for women and girls. Mrs Khan-Bashir also helped establish Bradford’s Police Museum and is the regional chair for the Prince’s Trust youth charity. Sarah Khan-Bashir is the founder of SKB Law, a boutique family law firm with offices in Bradford and London. The firm advises and represents clients on all aspects of family law, including divorce, […]
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Family LawSKB NewsGuest 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 university or a question in interviews, you will no doubt have to choose (and justify) what type of law firm you want to work at. But how do you choose? There are some important things that you need to know in making your decision. Find out in this guest feature with the fantastic team at Little Law. If you’re a recent graduate or a qualified legal professional and would like to learn more about working for a regional firm, say hello. SKB Law is a boutique family law firm with offices in Yorkshire and London.
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DivorceFamily LawSKB NewsSKB Law features on Channel 4 documentary about Nikah Ceremonies
SKB Law features on Channel 4 Documentary about Nikah Ceremonies Did your nikah take place in the UK? If it did, make sure you also register your marriage. This was the subject of a Channel 4 documentary we took part in. As divorce specialists, we often support clients who are devastated to learn their marriage may not be legally recognised. To help increase awareness of the issue, our founder Sarah Khan-Bashir MBE participated in Channel 4’s documentary The Truth About Muslim Marriage. We hope it can help more women take action to protect their rights. If your nikah took place in the UK, make sure you also register your marriage. Find out what you need to do. SKB Law is a modern family law firm. Led by Sarah Khan-Bashir MBE, we advise and represent clients on a number of issues relating to divorce. Do you need to speak to someone in confidence about your legal rights, financial protection or Islamic divorce? Book your free – no obligation – 15 minute call with our legal team. We offer meetings by phone, video or in-person (at a safe distance). You can also contact us via WhatsApp Business.
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Family LawSKB NewsSKB Law’s founder invited to speak at UK’s largest legal conference – LegalEx 2020
SKB Law’s founder invited to speak at UK’s largest legal conference – LegalEx 2020 Did you know our founder Sarah Khan-Bashir MBE dedicates a large percentage of her time to increasing access to legal rights for women and supporting the next generation of future leaders. This year, she is invited to be a keynote speaker at LegalEx 2020. LegalEx, is the UK’s largest legal exhibition and conference. It was established to support legal professionals to run, grow and prepare their legal practice now and in the future. You can register to attend here. Sarah will be discussing why she decided to integrate social impact into her family law and her plans for the future. SKB Law is a boutique family law firm. Led by Sarah, we offer clients strategic, practical and creative advice, We advise and represent clients on divorce, separation, financial settlements and child arrangements. In 2018, Sarah also launched the SKB Law Academy, an in-house training platform dedicated to supporting more women and young people to enter the legal profession. If you’d like to speak to Sarah about the event or in relation to a case, please contact our firm.
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SKB NewsA Passion For Justice
A Passion For Justice – Sarah Khan-Bashir MBE Following the 2019 Bradford Business Awards, our founder Sarah Khan-Bashir MBE was featured in the Bradford Means Business Magazine – a website and magazine celebrating all that is good about business in Bradford. Download a copy of Sarah’s interview here.
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DivorceFamily LawSKB NewsRound 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 share different options available to reach an agreement. We are not offering a recommendation. If you need advice about your situation, please call our office on 01274 727373. We offer a free no-obligation 30 minute consultation. Combat to Collaboration Law firms use round table meetings to reach a divorce settlement outside of court. They are often used when parties are on amicable terms and need to unblock key differences. Both parties and their legal representatives sit down together to resolve their differences. Everyone can meet in the same room or in adjoining rooms. Legal represenatives may hold discussions in a third room. They can take place before, or during, court proceedings. The shared ethos is problem-solving. Parties commit to hearing each other’s point of view, shifting from a combative approach to a more collaborative one. The meeting takes place without prejudice. A legal process which means the discussions are not used against anyone in court. How Many Meetings Do You Need? The number of meetings will depend on the circumstances of your cases. You may […]
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