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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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What you need to know about landlords and tenants’ rights in 2026

The legal landscape for landlords and tenants is changing rapidly, and we want to keep you in the loop. With ...

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Good Luck to our Helen Vorley

November 14, 2014

From all at Astle Paterson we wish the best of luck to Helen Vorley, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in our Wills & Probate Department, when she takes part in TapathonĀ 2014 for Children in Need. Tapathon ...

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Flowchart: Procedure for Financial Matters on Divorce

November 13, 2014

Following on from her recent article, Rayhana Kausar, Graduate Chartered Legal Executive in Astle Paterson’s Family Department, provides a flowchart overview of Financial Proceedings in relation to Divorce. Rayhana said ā€œI have set out previously the procedure most people will ...

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Procedure for Financial Matters on Divorce

November 6, 2014

Rayhana Kausar, Graduate Chartered Legal Executive in Astle Paterson’s Family Department, provides a brief overview of Financial Proceedings in relation to Divorce. Rayhana said ā€œWhilst a divorce may bring a marriage to an end, it does not resolve financial ties ...

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Need a Will? ‘Use a Professional. Use a Solicitor’

October 28, 2014   |   Written by:

Peter Levy, Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Wills and Probate Department, discusses the recent BBC report ā€œChange rules on wills, government urgedā€ by the Legal Ombudsman. Peter said, ā€œAs I previously stated in my article, ā€œChanges to the rules governing what ...

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Happy ā€˜wear it pink’!

October 24, 2014

Astle Paterson is supporting today’s national effort to beat breast cancer by raising money to fund ground-breaking research. The effort at Astle Paterson has been organised by our Tina Russell and the staff at Astle Paterson have joined hundreds of ...

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Anita Crewdson has been at Astle Paterson for Six Months

October 23, 2014

Time does fly! Ā  Anita Crewdson, a Solicitor, in Astle Paterson’s Family Department has been at the firm now for six months. Having joined Astle Paterson on Monday 14th April 2014, Anita, aĀ highly experienced family law specialist, has already helped ...

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The Head of the Family Division calls for radical reform of divorce

October 21, 2014

Rayhana Kausar,Ā Graduate Chartered Legal ExecutiveĀ in Astle Paterson’s Family Department discussesĀ Sir James Munby’s recent comments that radical and fundamental reform of divorce is urgently required. Rayhana said, ā€œAs set out in the recent articleĀ ā€˜Munby urges radical reform of family courts’ in The ...

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The case of Lucian Freud and a Secret Trust

October 15, 2014   |   Written by: Maria Pusey

Maria Pusey of Astle Paterson’s Wills & Probate Department discusses the position regarding Secret Trusts following the recent case regarding the Estate of Lucian Freud. Maria said ā€œWhen Grant of Probate (an Order of the Court allowing people to deal ...

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You only have until Friday 17th October 2014 to make a free Will*

October 13, 2014

Time is running out for you to take advantage of Astle Paterson’s free appointments to help you make or update your Will. Ā  St Giles Hospice’s ‘Make a Will Week’ will end at close of business on Friday 17th October ...

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What do you want to happen to your online presence after your death?

October 8, 2014   |   Written by:

Helen Vorley,Ā Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives at Astle PatersonĀ in Astle Paterson’s Wills & Probate department discusses the Law Society campaign to encourage people to think about what they want to happen to their online presence after their ...

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