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Schools back from Summer
September is almost upon us; and the new school term can be an exciting time and often the perfect opportunity to set the best new weekly routine that works for your children and family. Our friendly and professional Family Law team is available if you need advice to set up and arrange sensible...
COHABITATION ISSUES – KNOW YOUR RIGHTS?
Separation of people who cohabit does not always involve divorce. There are many different reasons why people cohabit. The cost of living being what it is, and the cost of marriage being not insignificant means many couples cohabit first. Cohabiting couples do not have the same rights as married...
Disputes Involving Children
Unfortunate Family situations, at any time, can lead to unexpected disputes and can provide real difficulties for parents when trying to reach arrangements in respect of children. Our friendly team of Children Law Solicitors specialises in offering sensible advice to help resolve tense situations,...
I’M THINKING OF SEPARATING FROM MY PARTNER, ARE MY ASSETS ON THE LINE?
In the intricate landscape of separation and divorce, the disclosure of assets stands as a cornerstone in achieving fair and just financial settlements. This process involves both parties revealing their financial portfolios, including income, properties, pensions, investments, and debts. An...
LPA delays start to ease
Applying for a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is an important decision. When you put an LPA in place, you hand over control of your financial and medical life to someone else – known as an attorney – in the event that you are no longer able to make these decisions for yourself. How...
Digital Executors
A digital executor is someone you appoint in your Will who will be responsible for distributing your digital assets. Digital assets can include a variety of electronic records and files that are stored online, on mobile devices or on personal computers. They include photos, emails and social media...
New Cap on Care Home Fees
The introduction of a cap on eligible care costs from October 2023 will, for the first time limit the amount people will have to pay towards meeting their eligible care and support needs in their lifetime. The cap will be set at £86,000 in October 2023. The £86,000 cap will be the amount...
An End to the Divorce ‘Blame-Game’
The long awaited and significant amendments to the Divorce Laws in England and Wales came in to force on 6 April 2022 when the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (also known as the “DDSA”) came into effect. Previously there has been one ground for divorce- the irretrievable breakdown of...
Simran Shoker promoted to Trainee Solicitor
We are very pleased to announce that Simran Shoker started her Training Contract with us from 1 April in her new role as a Trainee Solicitor. Simran has been a brilliant addition to the Property team and has very capably demonstrated her potential to be an outstanding Solicitor for the future. ...
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