There is a common misconception that if you live with someone that you are automatically in a common law marriage. That is untrue. If you are not married or in a civil partnership, you likely have less rights than you may think if you should separate from your partner. This is the case even if you...
World Sepsis Day is held on the 13th September each year and September is Sepsis Awareness Month. Both events are designed to raise awareness of the fact that sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition.
A Child Arrangements Order determines where a child or children should live and what time they should spend with the parent who they do not live with. What do you need to know if an application to the court is made?
We are delighted to announce the arrivals of Gemma Clarke, Sandra Mortimer, Emily Rickett, and Ellie Huntley to Dunn & Baker Solicitors.
The new “no fault divorce” is due to start on the 6 April 2022. Prior to this, divorces have only been issued on the current ground of an irretrievably breakdown of a marriage, relying on one of the five facts; adultery, unreasonable behaviour, separation of 2 years with consent, separation of 5 years, or desertion.
Written by Amber Williams, Paralegal. “I was always the girl in school who wanted to go into Law and I don’t ever recall having another career in mind. However, the plan was always to get my legal qualification via the traditional route, that being getting a law degree from University.
We are excited to announce that we are now working in partnership with local charity, ELF (Exeter Leukaemia Fund).
Dunn & Baker Solicitors are pleased to welcome the arrival of Amber Williams into Private Client Department.
A pension is just like any other asset and can be divided between spouses in a financial settlement following a divorce. There are several ways in which a pension could be dealt with on a divorce:
Family Law is a complex area of law and, often, similar questions are asked relating to common misconceptions. Below are some of the more frequently asked questions and assumptions, and an insight into the law behind them. If you would like to speak to a member of the Family Team for further information or specific...
