‘Divorce Day’

Christmas and New Year are undoubtedly stressful times of year and can often lead to strained relationships reaching breaking point. Relate, one of the UK’s biggest relationship charities, acknowledges that it receives a peak in calls in January and last January...

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at Dodds Solicitors

We will close at 12.00 pm on Friday 20th December 2019 for the remainder of the day. We will then close for the holiday period on Tuesday 24th December at 1.00 pm and re-open on Thursday 2nd January 2020 at 9.00 am. Police Station 24 hour emergency number 0116 2510000...

Children Act Orders: Child Arrangements Over Christmas

The festive period can be a time of great stress for separated parents and the children of divorced parents. Both parents will want to spend time with their children over the Christmas period, and the child or children will want to see them just as much. Working out...

“Common Law Marriage” – Does it Exist?

Increasingly more couples are choosing to live together rather than get married.  Recent data from the Office of National Statistics shows that cohabitation has increased by up to 25% over the last decade. Many people believe that if they live with a partner for a...

Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day!

We are taking part in Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day! Festive jumpers and head gear all around the office, Christmas music playing and a few mince pies being enjoyed. Not forgetting our important donations to Save the Children.
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