November 2nd, 2023 / By Alison Clifford

Within divorce proceedings parties to a marriage often end up in situations where they cannot agree to a financial settlement. Either the husband, or the wife, ca...

July 27th, 2023 / By Alison Clifford

A-Z of Divorce (if you do not instruct an experienced family solicitor) Trying to negotiate divorce proceedings, and the financial consequences, can...

March 23rd, 2023 / By Alison Clifford

Pensions are one of the major assets within the financial settlement of a divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership. This includes state pensions, pensions pa...

March 8th, 2023 / By Alison Clifford

Once you have decided to appoint us to create your will, you then need to decide what happens to your property on your death. Before we can create your bespoke w...

February 21st, 2023 / By Alison Clifford

Why should I make a lasting power of attorney or LPA? We should all make provision for the possibility of becoming incapable of managing our own fina...

January 26th, 2023 / By Alison Clifford

I am appointed as an Executor. Can I handle the administration of the estate without professional advice? The short answer is yes, you c...

June 11th, 2020 / By Alison Clifford

It is essential for everyone to make a will, even if you consider you do not have many possessions or much money. There are many reasons for thi...

October 10th, 2019 / By Alison Clifford

A Pre-Nuptial Agreement is an agreement made prior to a marriage and its intention is to set out the couple's intentions regarding their finances in the unlikely...

October 1st, 2019 / By Alison Clifford

There are a number of misconceptions and myths with regards to marriage, cohabitation and divorce process. These misconceptions can add additional stress to what...

September 17th, 2019 / By Alison Clifford

Surrogacy is the perfect solution for couples who are unable to conceive a child, and is a growing area. It is, however, fraught with complications which should...

September 9th, 2019 / By Alison Clifford

Sadly, when relationships break down there are often disagreements between parents as to who their children live with and how much time the children spend with ea...

September 3rd, 2019 / By Alison Clifford

When going through divorce it's important to keep a clear head when it comes to finances. Divorcing couples have a number of financial claims against one another...

July 29th, 2019 / By Alison Clifford

Taking the difficult decision to move a loved one into a care home is a big step. There's no set correct time and it depends on a number of factors including the...

July 15th, 2019 / By Alison Clifford

Dementia affects around 10% of over 65's throughout the world. As dementia progresses people lose the ability (or mental capacity) to make decisions along with a...

July 1st, 2019 / By Alison Clifford

Digital Assets are assets stored in a digital or online form. This covers information stored on computers, tablets, mobile phones and other devices. Also emai...

January 18th, 2019 / By Alison Clifford

Managing the estate of someone who has died, otherwise known as probate, can be a daunting and upsetting time. As well as the emotional stress of losing a loved o...

June 21st, 2018 / By Alison Clifford

A Will is something everybody should hold, so in the event of your death your wishes are understood. A Will is particularly important following the difficult and...

February 27th, 2018 / By Alison Clifford

It is widely known that most people become engaged in Winter. You may now be planning your celebration, but there are some areas which are often not considered....

October 3rd, 2017 / By Alison Clifford

We are all aware that going through a divorce or separation can be stressful and unsettling. During a breakdown in any relationship, your house, assets and famil...