Progress in the Law relating to domestic abuse
Posted by Samuel Mason
Posted in: Family/Mediation/Care
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 physical violence, abuse is sometimes hard to recognise. This may continue reading…
Separation and divorce in later life
Posted by Jennifer McNeil
Posted in: Family/Mediation/Care, Mediation/Dispute Resolution, Wills and Probate
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 income to provide for their continue reading…
Providing care for your grandchildren and protecting your role as a grandparent
Posted by Jennifer McNeil
Posted in: Family/Mediation/Care
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 reliance upon grandparents to step in. The continue reading…
Silver Splitters: Once Bitten Twice Shy
Posted by Sarah Spence
Posted in: Family/Mediation/Care, Pre & Post Nuptial Agreements
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 although divorce rates are generally falling there are an increased number of older continue reading…
Getting Married Abroad: What To Be Aware Of
Posted by Sarah Spence
Posted in: Family/Mediation/Care, Living Together, Mediation/Dispute Resolution, Property Dispute
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 knot. Some countries have different continue reading…
When is a marriage not a marriage?
Posted by Sarah Spence
Posted in: Family/Mediation/Care, Living Together, Mediation/Dispute Resolution, Property Dispute
This may seem like an unusual question however some couples who choose to have a religious ceremony at their place of worship may in fact not be legally married if there is either no Registrar from the Registry Office present or the place of worship is not a registered place of worship. If the marriage continue reading…
Brexit – time for Mediation?
Posted by Samantha Downs
Posted in: Family/Mediation/Care, Mediation/Dispute Resolution
On the 24th June, we woke to learn that the British public had decided that the 40 year relationship with the European Union was to come to an end, citing irreconcilable differences. The United Kingdom wants out much to the shock of its partners. Now we’re in a state of limbo, do our politicians play continue reading…
National Children’s Day UK (NCDUK) Sunday 15th May 2016
Posted by Samantha Downs
Posted in: Collaborative Law, Family/Mediation/Care
It’s National Children’s Day UK (NCDUK) on Sunday 15th May and events are taking place up and down the country to celebrate it during all of this week. For NCDUK 2016 the importance of the wellbeing of adults is being highlighted to ensure that the child’s wellbeing is ultimately look after. Here at Dodds Solicitors continue reading…
Local Legal Team Supports Local Team
Posted by Sarah Mills
Posted in: Conveyancing, Criminal Defence, Family/Mediation/Care, Litigation/Personal Injury, Living Together, Wills and Probate
Despite the wind, snow and frost turning us blue, we will, as local Solicitors and Supporters of Leicester City, our local team, be putting a bit of blue in everything we do on Blue Friday although a suggestion of dressing as Smurfs may be going too far. No reds under the beds here! We’re hoping continue reading…
The Accidental Mother
Posted by Samantha Downs
Posted in: Family/Mediation/Care, Wills and Probate
I’m reading a book at the moment called The Accidental Mother by Rowan Coleman. I’m about half way through so I’m not sure what happens in the end, but it got me thinking about guardianship, which forms part of my advice when making Wills for parents whether as a couple or a single parent. The continue reading…