3 August 2023
Family Court delays and the impact
The Ministry of Justice has released their Family Court Statistics Quarterly for January to March 2023, bringing to light concerning figures for those embroiled in children private law proceedings or care proceedings. Holly Lewtas looks at the report and explains what it could mean going forward. What is the current Family Court timescale? In private […]
27 July 2021
Collecting a Will when someone dies
Who can an original Will be released to? We can only release an original Will to the executor(s). Executor(s) should email or telephone our private client team to arrange to collect a Will. The document will then be requested from storage (this can take up to a week). Executor(s) must collect the Will in person […]
by Jo-anne Lomax
20 May 2021
Divorce and Separation – who gets the family pet
It is an extremely difficult and emotional time when separation There is so much to consider, such as property matters, finances, assets and most importantly children if there are any. Another thing clients often ask me about is pets. Who cares for them? Who pays for their needs? In most cases, a couple will see […]
29 September 2020
Do I have legal rights to see my grandchildren?
There are a couple of reasons why a grandparent may not be able to see their grandchildren. These may be, but are not limited to: Grandparents often feel left behind, desperate and unsure of what they can do to be part of their grandchildren’s lives when something happens that strains the relationship. This is because […]
11 February 2020
VIDEO: What is a Section 20 Agreement?
If you have been presented with a Section 20 agreement and are worried about what it means and what to do next, our family law team can help. Watch this video to find out what Section 20 means, the options available, how you can withdraw Section 20 consent at any time and why you need […]
18 November 2019
The rise in stalking technology
Domestic abuse against intimate partners is sadly widespread: It affects nearly one in four women and one in six men at some point in their lives. There are one in seven children whom have been made witness to domestic abuse before their 18th birthday. In addition to physical and emotional violence, software, known as ‘spyware’ […]
14 January 2019
7 things to think about when making a Will
Our team of Wills and Probate solicitors have collated together seven essential things to consider when you’re making a Will. Whilst thinking about making a Will isn’t an enjoyable task, it is necessary to ensure loved ones and name beneficiaries get the most out of your estate. 1. Decide who your executor is The executor […]
20 August 2018
What does a family law solicitor do?
To help you understand what a family law solicitor does and what their responsibilities are to their clients, we thought it would help if one of our award-winning team created an easy-to-understand guide. By explaining this area of law in detail we hope to clarify some of the questions we are asked by our clients […]
