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The legal rights behind cohabitation: what unmarried couples need to know

Cohabitation is back in the news after the UK government commissioned a consultation to review the law, or lack of ...

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The risks of a DIY divorce

The divorce process has recently been made a lot simpler, but it is important to understand the potential risks of ...

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What the Renters’ Rights Act means for landlords

With the Renters’ Rights Act now in effect, landlords, letting agents and property professionals are facing a new regulatory landscape ...

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Changes to Non-Molestation Orders for 2026

Revised guidance was issued by the president of the Family Division on Non-Molestation Orders, which came into effect on 12th ...

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A divorce made easier: expert legal support when you need it most

Divorce is rarely easy. For many people, it represents one of the most difficult periods of their lives. Relationships are ...

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Divorce form error may affect more than 2,000 people

February 8, 2016

Anita Crewdson, Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Family Department, urges couples who have recently obtained a divorce to check their settlements. Anita said, ā€œIt has come to light there has been an error on a form on the Ministry of Justice ...

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Astle Paterson’s Liam O’Shea mentioned in the Daily Telegraph for his London Marathon efforts for the Brain and Spine Foundation

February 3, 2016

The Daily Telegraph are behind theĀ Brain and Spine Foundation’s London Marathon fundraising efforts – for whichĀ Astle Paterson’s Liam O’Shea is taking part and raising money. Liam, a Director and Solicitor at Astle Paterson will run the London Marathon on 24th ...

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Right to Rent checks now ‘live’

February 2, 2016   |   Written by: Liam O’Shea

Liam O’SheaĀ discusses aĀ Landlord’s duty to check a tenant’s right to remain in the U.K. which came into force across England on 1st February 2016. Liam said ā€œThe Immigration Act 2014 introduced a requirement for Landlords to check that their tenants ...

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Opposite sex couples are not allowed to enter into Civil Partnerships

February 1, 2016   |   Written by: Maria Pusey

Maria Pusey of Astle Paterson’s Wills & Probate Department discusses a heterosexual couple’s recent attempt to enter into a Civil Partnership. Maria said, ā€œThe High Court has recently ruled against Rebecca Stienfeld and Charles Keidan in their request that the ...

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Court fees set to rise

January 27, 2016   |   Written by: Liam O’Shea

Liam O’Shea, Director and Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution department, discusses the publication of the Government’s response to proposals to increase Court fees. Liam says ā€œIn December 2015, Shilesha Vara, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Courts ...

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A great night had by all at the Burton and District Chamber Quiz 2016

January 22, 2016

Astle Paterson wish to thank theĀ Burton and District Chamber of Commerce for putting on a great show at the annual Chamber Quiz which took place during the evening ofĀ Thursday 21st January 2016 at the Branston Golf and Country Club in ...

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No Fault Divorce Bill to be debated today

January 21, 2016   |   Written by: Martin Astle

Martin Astle, Director and Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Family department, discusses MP Richard Bacon’sĀ ā€˜No Fault Divorce’ Bill. Martin said ā€œThere has been a further development since my recent articleĀ ā€˜Should the UK move to ‘no fault’ Divorce’ – Richard Bacon MP’s No ...

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Astle Paterson’s Liam O’Shea to take part in the London Marathon for the Brain and Spine Foundation

January 18, 2016

As reported in today’sĀ Burton Mail, Astle Paterson’s very own Liam O’Shea is taking part in the London Marathon for the Brain and Spine Foundation. Liam, a Director and Solicitor at Astle Paterson is taking part to raise funds for the ...

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99% of our clients would recommend Astle Paterson to their family, friends and colleagues!

January 18, 2016

Throughout 2016Ā we asked our clients, at the end of their matter with us, what they thought of the service we had provided to them. We are proud to report that 99% of our clients who responded told us that that ...

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Come and join us at the Burton and District Chamber Quiz 2016!

January 7, 2016

Astle Paterson are pleased to sponsor the annual Burton and District Chamber of Commerce Quiz which will take place on Thursday 21st January 2016 at the Branston Golf and Country Club in Burton upon Trent. With the event set to ...

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