After a divorce or separation, many adults may choose to change their surname. In most cases, this is a relatively straightforward process, particularly if a woman wishes to revert to her maiden name. However, changing a child’s name can be more difficult, especially if you do not have consent of both parents to do so. […]
When it comes to new developments, an effective drainage system is essential, ensuring a safe, sustainable habitable environment. Developers need to consider measures to effectively manage surface water and excess storm flow to reduce the risk of flooding and pollution from run-offs. In January 2023, a recent report was published following a review undertaken by […]
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Neil John, a personal injury specialist at Fraser Dawbarns, has obtained a £50,000 claim settlement for a casual worker who was injured when he caught his hand in a piece of machinery. As a result of his injury he lost a summer’s work and has since had to find an alternative type of employment due […]
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The Family team at Fraser Dawbarns has successfully helped a client retain his military pension following divorce proceedings. Court proceedings for a couple’s divorce settlement had been ongoing for approximately 18 months when our client came to see us for legal advice six weeks before the final hearing. The client’s wife had been instructing solicitors […]
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Dementia is the UK’s leading cause of death. Across the UK, 900,000 people are living with dementia, and this is only set to rise. Dementia is not a normal part of ageing. The effects can be cruel, not only for those diagnosed but for their family and friends around them as there is currently no […]
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There are sometimes reasons why you may wish, or it makes sense for the future, to change what is recorded on a child’s birth certificate. There are only limited circumstances in which this can be done. A birth registration can be corrected if there is a mistake i.e. a name has been spelt incorrectly or […]
Fraser Dawbarns is very pleased to announce the appointment of a new partner and senior partner at the Firm this Spring. Kim Neal progressed to partner in May after joining the firm in 2020. Her specialist areas of legal expertise are Wills, LPAs, Estate Planning and Estate Administration. Kim is an Affiliate Member of STEP, […]
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Fraser Dawbarns has successfully held its tenth annual charity golf day on 9th June 2023 at Tydd St Giles Golf and Country Club. Supporting the community is of the upmost importance to the firm, and every two years, they choose a local charity as their ‘charity of the year’ to which they dedicate all their […]
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Pre-COVID, various surveys showed that over half of the UK adult population does not have a valid, up-to-date and professionally prepared Will, including more than 10% of the over 75s. This suggests that many are still failing to look ahead and to plan how they can minimise administrative and financial difficulties for their loved ones […]
A key aspect of many relationship breakdowns is the arrangements that will be made for the couple’s children. Sometimes this is relatively straightforward but not always. Occasionally, in court cases regarding child arrangements, it is necessary for the child to have their interests put forward formally. This might happen if there are significant parental disputes […]
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