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Here you will find useful information about our services, the industry and company news.Conveyancing and Coronavirus
By David Williams, Director & Head of Property The measures implemented by the government to slow down the spread of Covid 19 have caused us all to make huge changes to our lives. For anyone in the middle of a buying or selling a property there will be...
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More than just the law
By Chris Milne, Head of Private Client, and Louise Martin, Head of Family Law Being a Lawyer is not just about practicing the law. Yes, we conduct legal transactions, we give advice, we go to court and we draft documents, but we do more than that, a lot more. The...
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Action against Coronavirus
We wish to reassure our clients of the action that we are taking in response to the Coronavirus. Our aim is to continue to provide as full a service as we are able to in line with Government and NHS guidelines, with the protection of our staff and clients in mind....
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No-fault divorce – Where are we now?
By Kim Mapperson, Solicitor In the UK currently, people wishing to divorce must prove that their marriage has irretrievably broken down, this must be based on one of 5 grounds for divorce: adultery, unreasonable behaviour, desertion, or extended periods of...
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Reservation Agreements – an end to disappointment for home buyers and sellers?
By David Williams, Solicitor, Director & Head of Property A frequent question asked by clients in conveyancing transactions is “what can I do if the seller or buyer pulls out - will I be able to get my costs and expenses back from the other party?” At present,...
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Rightmove is reporting a period of much-needed stability for home-movers
This January, Rightmove is reporting the largest monthly rise ever recorded at this time of year, with 2.3% surge in the price of property being listed for sale, and claiming that the housing market is ‘springing into life’. The full report can be seen here. What...
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Lasting Powers of Attorney – Do you have one?
A Lasting Power of Attorney is a document that allows a person to appoint trusted individuals to make important decisions about care and finances on their behalf, in the event of a loss of mental capacity through an accident or illness such as dementia. It is by...
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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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