The partners are pleased to introduce Claire Cousin who joined Dodds Solicitors in May 2019 as an Associate Solicitor in the Family team. Claire has extensive knowledge of care proceedings and the law relating to child protection issues where the Local Authority...
The term “domestic abuse” is very often misunderstood, with many believing that only physical violence can amount to abuse. There will undoubtedly be victims who fail to see that they are being subjected to domestic abuse due to its various forms. In the absence of...
Separating at any time of life can be a very difficult process however in later life it can feel as though you are more vulnerable as your financial security is threatened. Those separating in their 30s, 40s and 50s have the benefit of time to go out and earn an...
Statistics suggest that nearly 2 million grandparents have either given up a job, reduced their hours or taken time off work to look after their grandchildren. With the cost of childcare up by 27% over the last five years it is no surprise that there is an increasing...
There have been a growing number of divorces and separations amongst those in their 50s and 60’s often they are “empty nesters” whose children have left home or alternatively they are moving into retirement. The National Office of Statistics recently confirmed that...
An increasing number of couples are slashing their wedding costs by marrying abroad in most cases this can take a lot of stress out of the big day however it is always as well to check all the formalities required in the country where you are intending to tie the...
