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Family Law: Jargon Buster

October 12, 2020

The prospect of divorce or family law proceedings can be daunting in itself. Having to digest legal...

A Successful Year in The Legal 500

October 5, 2020

You may have seen across our social media channels last week that some of our fantastic solicitors ...

Virtual Wedding Ceremonies: Saying “I do” may not have been enough…

July 9, 2020

Saying “I do” may not be enough. Our family team look at the implications of virtual wedding &a...

Maintenance Payments and a Potential Pension Pitfall

June 4, 2020

Financial remedy proceedings can be the most complex aspect of divorce. The court has the power to ...

Corrie’s Child Indecent Image Storyline

April 23, 2020

Coronation Street’s latest storyline hits home with the sad truths about what is deemed normal in...

Stress Awareness Month: Wellbeing in Lockdown

April 13, 2020

It couldn’t be more apt that Stress Awareness Month falls during these uncertain times. We have b...

Remote hearings in Family Court: What are the risks?

April 6, 2020

As a result of the Coronavirus and Government lockdown measures, the majority of Family Court heari...

LGBT History Month: Supporting Diversity in Legal Careers

February 17, 2020

We are proud supporters of diversity in the legal profession. This is evident through the people we...

Life as a Criminal Defence Solicitor

February 10, 2020

The prospect of being under investigation for a criminal offence can be overwhelming. In times of u...

Stop criminalising our children

December 11, 2019

The United Kingdom has the lowest age of criminal responsibility in Europe and children can be held...

Second judicial appointment for Slater Heelis Head of Family

November 13, 2019

Our very own, Mark Heptinstall, Head of Family Law at Slater Heelis, has been sworn in as Recorder ...

Rent Arrears & Eviction: How Does it Work?

October 28, 2019

Rent Arrears & Landlord's Rights As a landlord, you have the right to charge and receive rent ...

Protecting the Bank of Mum & Dad With Pre & Post Nuptial Agreements

June 12, 2019

If you are considering gifting or loaning money to your married son or daughter on an informal basi...

Inheritance and cohabitees

April 9, 2018

The number of cohabitees in the UK is growing rapidly and the cohabiting couple family is the faste...

Solicitor duo ranked in the top 5 for deals completed in the North West

February 23, 2018

TWO SOLICITORS from Slater Heelis have been recognised in the top five most active legal advisers i...

Unmarried couples: A fair deal?

November 16, 2017

ONS figures published last week show that couples who live together without getting married are the...

Spousal maintenance: how much will I have to pay?

October 17, 2017

The Family Court can make a wide range of orders in respect of both income and capital when address...

Is it possible to have dementia and make a will?

December 20, 2016

The fact that somebody has a diagnosis of dementia does not necessarily mean that they are unable t...

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