Stamp Duty Holiday
Earlier this morning the Chancellor announced that the government will temporarily increase the lower stamp duty threshold from £125,000 to £500,000. From 8 July 2020 until 31 March 2021 no... Read more
What Does A 13th Century Persian Poet Have To Do With Mediation?
Well, you may or may not be aware of the connection but Rumi (being the Persian poet) has become very popular recently, especially with people in their twenties and the... Read more
26th June 2020
Family Law Solicitor vacancy
Very busy Family department requires an experienced family law solicitor to undertake ancillary relief and some general family work, working alongside a partner and other solicitors and support staff as... Read more
If You Became Unwell, Who Would You Want To Manage Your Affairs For You?
When asked this question, most people would say a member of their family or perhaps a close friend. It is common to assume that you can simply choose who you... Read more
No-Fault Divorce To Start In Autumn 2021
Those waiting for the long anticipated Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill to bring an end to the current fault-based system, will have to wait a little bit longer, until autumn... Read more
Offensive Weapons and Prison Sentences
It is an offence to carry a bladed article or an offensive weapon in a public place without a reasonable excuse. If you possess either on a second occasion then... Read more
How Can I Support My Child During Divorce Proceedings?
Around 150,000 children are affected by divorce each year, and it can be a particularly troubling time for them. Young children won’t understand the myriad reasons that can contribute to... Read more
Care Solicitor Vacancy
Dodds Solicitors LLP is a long established high street firm based in Leicester city centre, recognised for its expertise and excellence in the field of Child protection and Care proceedings.... Read more
Navigating our “New Normal”
Posted by The Dodds Solicitors Team
Posted in: Family/Mediation/Care, General News
Posted on: 28th May 2020
When the lockdown began nearly 9 weeks ago, the Courts and legal sector had to rapidly become adept at navigating remote working and ensuring that we were still able to... Read more
On the move? Good News!
Good News for the housing sector with house moves and viewings to resume in England! From today, 13th May, estate agents are now allowed to conduct house viewings – as... Read more