Dunham Guest & Lyons Solicitors

18/12/2023

The office will be closed during the festive period from 12pm on 22nd December until we re-open on 2nd January at 9am. Happy Christmas and New Year to all our clients.

28/03/2023

A measure published on 15 March 2023 provides that separating spouses or civil partners be given:

up to three years, after the year they cease to live together, to make no gain or no loss transfers of assets
unlimited time when the assets are the subject of a formal divorce agreement.
It also introduces some special rules that apply to individuals who have maintained a financial interest in their former family home following separation and that apply when that home is eventually sold.

HMRC says that this makes the process fairer for those spouses who are separating or divorcing and are in process of distributing assets between themselves.

CGT: rules changed on transfer of assets between separating spouses and civil partners HM Revenue & Customs have made changes to the rules that apply to transfers of assets between spouses and civil partners who are in the process of separating. A measure published on 15 March 2023 provides that sep...

09/03/2023

The Government Mediation Voucher Scheme is still running for child matters in mediation. One per family £500. Call us to find out more 01785 747322

01/03/2023

To give our clients some certainty and assist in managing costs, we are now offering a fixed fee consultation for advice on family matters with our experienced solicitor of up to one hour costing £150 plus vat i.e. £180. To book in, please telephone 01543 462 121 or email [email protected]

26/02/2020

some "helpful" guidance for court users

Court users told to arrive for their hearing at the time stated on their letter even though their case may not be heard immediately.

17/02/2020

Islamic religious ceremonies must be followed by a civil legal ceremony to be considered a valid marriage rather than just a cohabitation. Cohabitees have no rights to their partner's sole assets or to maintenance for themselves.

Ruling prompts calls for marriage laws to be updated to reflect modern society.

30/09/2019

gift from a lovely client :)

20/06/2019

The no fault divorce - on its way but still awaited

Justice secretary David Gauke says he is proud to introduce the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill.

15/05/2019

The impact of a dodgy DIY Will can be devastating on families causing even more grief after the loss of a loved one. We offer a Wills Drafting service as well as dealing with probate matters.
Please telephone the office for a quote on 01543 462 121

Number of High Court clashes over inheritance has risen 62% in two years

09/04/2019

No fault divorce is just around the corner:
- Removal of the ability to contest or defend a divorce (so if one of you wants out, its gonna happen)
- Irretrievable breakdown will be the sole ground for divorce. (removal of the blame game or the long wait)

"The two-stage legal process of decree nisi and decree absolute will be retained. A minimum timeframe of six months will be introduced, from petition stage to final divorce"

when will we see this? 'as soon as parliamentary time allows' - hmmm (presumably after Brexit is resolved!)

https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/law/its-official-government-ends-divorce-blame-game/5069922.article?utm_source=dispatch&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=%20GAZ141016