Financial abuse is a very serious form of domestic abuse and is more common than you would think. The signs of financial abuse can often be difficult to spot. Lisa Harbour, Associate in the Family Law Team at Swayne Johnson Solicitors says:- Financial...
On 27th February 2023 the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 comes into force, which will raise the legal age to consent to marriage or to enter into a civil partnership from 16 to 18 in England and Wales. Whilst there is existing legislation in...
BUYING PROPERTY is an important investment and you need the best legal advice for a competitive price. Often buyers are working to a tight budget and it can be tempting to embark on a search for the cheapest estimate of fees, but this may not be as straightforward as...
There’s no denying that taking Will instructions and then getting those Wills signed during Covid-19 lockdown has presented a huge challenge for anxious clients seeking reassurance and assistance in getting their affairs in order and their professional advisors. The...
In light of the recent announcement that the housing market in England has re-opened, and pending a similar decision in Wales, we would like to re-assure our clients that at Swayne Johnson Solicitors, we are still very much open for business. Property viewing are now...
It has been widely reported that Doctors are pressing families to have ‘difficult conversations’ about death. It’s always been important to talk to loved ones about our wishes in respect of medical treatment, end of life care and post death but the current health...
It has recently been reported that Will instructions have increased by 30 % as a result of the current health crisis. At Swayne Johnson, our staff are working hard at dealing with enquiries and accepting Will and LPA instructions via telephone and video conferencing,...
Over the course of the last week our family law solicitors have received several calls from clients on how to approach child arrangements during lockdown. These are unprecedented times and the public health crisis across the globe is a serious concern for the majority...