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Divorce and Pets

Pet ownership is often the next natural step in a relationship once you have moved in together. In the event of a separation, it is not unusual for both parties to want the pet to live with them when they move out. Deciding who should keep the pet can cause friction, particularly when there are also other arrangements to be made in relation to property and/or children.

How Can I Protect Inheritance in a Divorce?

Within a divorce it is not unusual for one or both parties to have or had some inheritance. Understandably, if you separate, it can feel unfair for any part of that inheritance to be included in your divorce settlement.

Selling a Small Plot of Land

On current estimates, the United Kingdom needs over four million new homes to meet its housing needs. So, if you own a small plot of land which you no longer need or wish to maintain, you may decide to sell it, especially if your plot has development potential.

UPDATE: Possible Children's Audiology Testing Errors – Grimsby and Scunthorpe Hospitals

Further to our previous article 'Concerns Over Possible Audiology Testing Errors at Grimsby and Scunthorpe Hospitals', we can confirm that letters have now been sent to parents of those affected by testing errors.

Sills & Betteridge Gain Advantage in Sheffield with Rebrand and Relocation

16 Aug 2024
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Further to our merger with Acclaimed Family Law in January 2023, we will now operate in Sheffield as Sills & Betteridge inc Acclaimed Family Law from New Oxford House, Barker’s Pool in the regenerated ‘Heart of the City’ Quarter to enable our next period of growth.

Buying a static caravan or park home

It is estimated there are over 100,000 park homes in England, with a 15 per cent increase in the delivery of new park homes in the last year. This is in addition to the number of static caravans on dedicated holiday parks.