Rebecca Woodley, a family lawyer at Fraser Dawbarns, explains where things can go wrong if you don’t have legal support for your divorce. Historically if someone wanted a divorce they called a lawyer. Now, many people just search “how to obtain a divorce” on the internet. If they ignore the paid-for-advertising, they will be directed […]
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Surrogacy is no longer just for celebrities such as Elton John and is now an option to help all types of family, in circumstances where there are perhaps, medical issues or same-sex parents. Research by the University of Kent and My Surrogacy Journey has shown that the number of families using surrogacy has almost quadrupled […]
Sometimes when a marriage or relationship breaks down, even where children are involved, one spouse or partner will want to move away. They may stay within the country, but perhaps wish to be closer to family, take up a new job opportunity, or just want to start a new chapter in his or her life. […]
When an estate agent recommends a property lawyer, is it because they believe you will receive a great service? Not always! Estate agents do recommend solicitors that they know and work well with. However, sometimes an estate agent will recommend a solicitor who has paid for that referral. Professional rules allow this, and many solicitors […]
Neil John, who is the head of department in the Personal Injury Team at Fraser Dawbarns, has recently obtained a settlement of over £70,000 for Mr P, a local client who was injured when his motorcycle was hit by a car. Mr P fractured his wrist and was unable to go to work for over […]
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On 1 June 2020, the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations came into force. They obliged residential landlords to ensure that all electrical installations in their rental properties are inspected and tested at least every five years by a suitably qualified person. Until recently, the regulations only applied to tenancies created […]
Do you consider yourself to be a cautious person who considers all the possible outcomes of each situation or are you more inclined to trust to luck and hope that all will end well? When planning your holiday do you always ensure you have holiday insurance in place or do you think nothing will happen […]
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Do you own stocks and shares in one or more companies? Do you know where your Share Certificates are? With many of us currently spending more time at home, now is the perfect time to make sure your personal documents are in order. Most shareholdings are now held electronically (known as Corporate Nominee) but there […]
When many people think of family law, they often imagine contentious divorce and court battles, but is this the reality for most people? While it makes for dramatic storylines on television and in books, in most cases issues are resolved through constructive negotiation. This is not to say that family matters are straight-forward, they rarely […]
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After suffering a serious injury, you will very likely need support and care while you are on the road to recovery, but who will care for you and how will it be paid for? Immediate care should be your priority, and we would always recommend going to hospital, your GP or a walk-in centre as […]
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