Hi, I'm Ash.

Why this blog exists

I've always loved working with families and children. I started tutoring for the 11+ alongside my studies, long before I knew that would tie into a career. I first came across family law as a module during my undergraduate degree, and it was an easy favourite from day one. Legally Ash is where I get to keep exploring that: breaking down family law for anyone who's curious, and being honest about what the SQE pathway actually looks like from the inside.

Where I'm at

I graduated from the University of Surrey with an LLB in Law in 2022. In 2023 I started my Master's at The University of Law, on the LLM SQE 1 & 2 pathway, choosing employment law, personal injury law, and, of course, family law as my optional modules. Both of my major coursework projects were on family law too: one on divorce law, the other on surrogacy law. Having finished my modules, I'm now prepping for SQE 1, which I'll be sitting in January 2027.

A bit more about me

I was born in Gujarat, India, and moved to the UK in 2003, where I've lived ever since. I'm a Taurus through and through, and I share my days with our two cats, Pandora and Nori, who mostly supervise the revision.

What you'll find here

• Family law, explained: divorce, custody, and family court processes broken into plain, practical steps.
• SQE journey: honest notes on studying for SQE 1 and SQE 2.
• Case notes: family law rulings worth a closer look, minus the jargon.

A quick disclaimer

Everything on this blog is written for general information and interest. It isn't legal advice, and nothing here creates a solicitor-client relationship. If you need advice about your own situation, please speak to a qualified, regulated solicitor.