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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...
Read MoreExpect the unexpected…
Expect the unexpected by Private Client Consultant Christopher Seddon Many years ago whilst I was running my own Solicitor’s firm in Lincolnshire I was consulted by a lady in great distress. She and her husband, an RAF Officer, had been driving to the shops when...
Read MoreNew divorce law on the horizon
New divorce law on the horizon Last month we received the monumentus news that, after almost 50 years of divorce law, there is to be reform. Justice secretary David Gauke said he had listened to calls for reform and 'firmly believe now is the right time to end...
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What are title deeds?
Title deeds demonstrate ownership of land or property, as well as highlighting personal and restrictive covenants and setting out registered charges such as a mortgage. The record is kept at Land Registry and a search can be performed of the register whereby...
Read MoreDivorce and separation: Tips and guidance
A divorce can be amicable and can run smoothly if handled with a measure of understanding and an insightful and thorough approach during what can be a difficult time, and in sensitive circumstances. Here is some basic guidance on things to do: • Engage in mediation...
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