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Here you will find useful information about our services, the industry and company news.What is the difference between Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection Deputyship?
By Sarah McDermott, Private Client Paralegal Lasting Powers of Attorney are documents that you complete while you have the mental capacity to appoint people, who you trust, to be your attorneys, in relation to your financial affairs and/or health and welfare...
Reduced rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax
Reduced rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) will apply for residential properties purchased between 1st July – 30th September 2021. Katherine Price, paralegal in Onions & Davies’ property team, reflects on the end of the £500,000 threshold ‘Stamp Duty Holiday’...
Remote Solicitor Appointments – would this be an option for you?
By Sarah McDermott, Private Client Paralegal Traditionally getting advice from a Solicitor involved making an appointment, and taking time off work to go to the Solicitor’s office during the working day. Some Solicitors offer home visit appointments. However, as a...
Does Your Solicitor Come To You?
It used to be the case that solicitors would sit back in their offices and wait for their clients to come to see them. Here at Onions & Davies, especially in our Private Client Department, we are pleased to say that this is not what we do. Members of our...
I have a dispute regarding my children. What are my options?
By Kim Mapperson, Solicitor in the Family Team It can be a very stressful time when parties separate, separation can be particularly more stressful where children are involved. In an ideal situation parents would make decisions together as to what is best for their...
The separated unmarried couple and the family home
By Louise Martin, Solicitor & Family Mediator Our Family team advise both married couples and unmarried couples on separation, but the way that the law treats married and unmarried couples is completely different. This is particularly relevant in practice when...
Divorce Reform – it is nearly here!
By Louise Martin, Head of Family Law As of 8th June we know that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act will come into force on 6th April 2022. This law, which was given Royal Assent in Summer 2020, changes the complexion of divorce, making it no longer...
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney and who can make one?
By Sarah McDermott, Private Client Paralegal A Lasting Power of Attorney is a document whereby you appoint someone, whom you trust, to act on your behalf in relation to your financial affairs and your health and welfare. Anybody over the age of 18 can make a...
Domestic Abuse Bill receives Royal Assent
By Kim Mapperson, Solicitor The government’s Domestic Abuse Bill, which will provide new protection for victims of abuse, has received the Royal Assent and is therefore now an Act of Parliament. Legal abuse will be given a legal definition for the first time in...
Separated parents – taking your children abroad
By Kim Mapperson, Family Solicitor & Armed Forces Covenant Coordinator A question we are commonly asked as experienced family law solicitors is whether, as a separated family, you can take your children abroad? Assuming that, as we all hope, Coronavirus...
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