Our Blog
Here you will find useful information about our services, the industry and company news.
Can I Stop My Ex’s New Partner Seeing Our Children?
Seeing an ex-partner move on with someone else can be difficult, especially if you have children together. We understand that there may be real concerns about timing and impact of introducing new partners to children, as it can take time for children to adjust...
Coercive Control – FAQs
Coercive control is a form of domestic abuse – domestic abuse is not just physical abuse. Coercive control is an act or a pattern of acts of assault, threats, humiliation and intimidation, or other abuse that is used to harm, punish, or frighten the intended...
Associate announcement – December 2024
We are delighted to announce that Simeon Bowen-Fanstone has been promoted to Associate Solicitor within our Family Law Team. Since he joined our team at Onions & Davies in 2022, Simeon has quickly gained a reputation for his empathetic approach to family law...
Armistice Day 2024
At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them. The Armistice (Latin for to stand still), which was simply an agreement to end the fighting of WW1, and a prelude to the negotiations for peace, began at 11am on 11th...
What Are the Grounds for Divorce?
Since the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (‘the Divorce Act’) came into force in England and Wales on 6 April 2022, there is only one ground for divorce: the irretrievable breakdown of marriage. Couples do not need to assign blame or explain why their...
How do I Buy a Property at Auction?
If you are considering purchasing a property at auction, the procedure is very different than if you were buying on the open market and it is important you fully understand the process and commitments involved. Once you raise your hand and your bid is accepted, you...
What Do I Need to Know as a First-Time Buyer?
Buying a new home is a big undertaking. However, for first-time buyers with no previous experience of what is involved in a property purchase, the conveyancing process can be particularly daunting. But fear not! Our team of experienced Residential Conveyancers has...
Do I Have a Right to Know if My Partner Has a History of Violence?
Embarking on a new relationship is exciting. However, in many cases we don’t know much about a prospective partner and with incidents of domestic violence on the rise, it is understandable to be wary. If you have concerns about a current partner or former partner,...
How Can I Speed up the Conveyancing Process?
Buying a new home is hugely exciting. However, the time it can take from having an offer accepted to getting the keys in your hand can often feel like an eternity. Although some aspects of the conveyancing process are dependent on the actions of others, any...
Do Grandparents Have a Right to See Their Grandchildren?
Grandparents play a unique and important part in their grandchildren’s lives. However, despite this valuable role they hold, in England and Wales, grandparents do not have an automatic legal right to see their grandchildren. There are various reasons why access to...
Contact Us
© 2018 Onions & Davies. Onions & Davies Solicitors is the trading name of Onions & Davies Ltd, Company Reg. No. 8322297, Registered Office address: 91 Cheshire Street, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3A. Onions & Davies is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA ID Number: 607617)