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Here you will find useful information about our services, the industry and company news.New Family Law – at a standstill
Parliament’s website has confirmed that the dissolution of parliament and the forthcoming election means that the long awaited Domestic Abuse Bill and the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill will not be progressed at this time, leading to substantial delays...
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Christmas and the kids
As a separated parent, it can be difficult to agree Christmas arrangements with the other parent. The perception of what is fair and even between you may be very different, and there may be wider family events to throw into the mix, as well as handovers, Christmas...
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Onions & Davies achieve bronze award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS)
By Louise Martin - Director, Solicitor & Family Mediator In March 2017, we sealed our commitment to supporting the armed forces in our local community by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant to recognise the value that serving and veteran personnel, and...
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10 reasons to use an SFE (Solicitors For the Elderly) accredited lawyer
The decisions and plans you make now will have a huge impact on your later life. Getting them right is essential. An SFE accredited lawyer is an expert in older client law and will ensure you get the best possible legal advice for your future. SFE members: Know...
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“Mum, Dad: We Need To Talk”
By Louise Martin, Head of Family & Family MediatorI attended a course recently on Child Inclusive Mediation at which a woman in her 20s, now a successful professional working in the city, gave a brief address to the delegates on her experience of...
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‘Free Wills Month’ this October at Onions & Davies
We are participating in ‘Free Wills Month’ this October at Onions & DaviesWe are delighted to be involved this year in the ‘Free Wills Month’ campaign, designed to encourage Will-making for those people who don’t have a Will or need to update their...
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Onions & Davies Ltd secures Law Society’s conveyancing quality mark
Onions & Davies are delighted to announce that we have secured membership to the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) - the mark of excellence for the home buying process.We underwent rigorous assessment by the Law Society in order to...
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Going into care – Third party top-ups
Paying for care – third party top-ups This article is the third of a series of articles looking at what you need to think about if you or someone close to you is likely to need residential or nursing care in the relatively near future. If you or a member of your...
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Negotiating the School Holidays as a Separated Parent
Negotiating the School Holidays as a Separated ParentBy Louise Martin, Director & SolicitorThe summer holidays are upon us. A week can be enough to test the patience of a saint, but 6 weeks… ?! You may have work commitments and finances to juggle,...
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Keeping safe Building Regulations Certificates & Guarantees
Keeping safe Building Regulations Certificates & Guarantees by Head of Property, David Williams One of the most frequent comments we receive about conveyancing transactions is the fact that it often takes longer than the client was expecting. Whilst we always...
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