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What Happens if my Ex-Partner and I Can’t Agree on Arrangements for our Children?
The breakdown of a relationship is a challenging time with many issues that must be resolved. Separating couples often have many important decisions to make, for example, how to divide property and finances. Making arrangements for any children is often a priority....
Family Court Reform: Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week (5th – 9th February)
By Louise Martin, Director at Onions & Davies Separated parents who are finding it difficult to agree on their child arrangements, may be interested to know that the Private Family Law Early Resolution Consultation has now concluded. The government has...
Onions & Davies Solicitors Call on Local Businesses to Sign the Armed Forces Covenant
By Louise Martin, Director At Onions & Davies we continue to advocate our support for the military community, including veterans, reservists, and military families, by encouraging other organisations, suppliers, clients and contacts to sign up to the Armed...
Benefits of Family Mediation for Separating Couples
By Louise Martin, Solicitor, Director & Family Mediator Ahead of Family Mediation Week next week (22nd – 26th January), Family Mediator Louise Martin considers: what is family mediation and how can it help in family disputes? What is Family Mediation?...
What Information Do You Need to Tell a Buyer When Selling a House?
Historically, the onus was on a buyer to unearth any potential problems about a property prior to its purchase under a principle known as caveat emptor (‘buyer beware’). However, this changed in 2013 when buying a home was brought under the Consumer Protection...
What are Property Searches?
One of the main stages in a residential property purchase is the ‘searches’ undertaken by your solicitor. While many people are familiar with the general term, far fewer know what it really entails.
Top Tips: Avoiding Disputes for Separated Parents Over Christmas (and Other Holidays)
With over 18 years’ experience as a Family Solicitor, and seven years’ experience as a Family Mediator, Director and Head of Family, Louise Martin offers her top three tips for the festive season ahead, which could apply to other holidays too.
Purchasing Your Home Using Help to Buy
Buying a house is one of the most important financial decisions many of us make. With the cost of house purchasing being so high, it is important to consider if there are any options available to assist with the process.
Study Highlights the Importance of Using a Solicitor for Divorce
The importance of seeking professional legal advice for divorce settlements has again been highlighted by a recent study.
How to Fund Care Home Fees
Many people are concerned about how they will meet the cost of any care they might need in future years. And justifiably so. Research shows that the average care home fees in the UK range from around £27,000 to £39,000 per annum for a residential care home, figures...
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