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As a collaboratively trained family lawyer at Thorneycroft Solicitors, I am passionate about helping clients navigate separation in a way that prioritises their emotional wellbeing, understanding and long-term practical outcomes.

Collaborative family law offers a constructive alternative to the traditional court process, placing families firmly at the centre of decision-making and encouraging a more cooperative approach to resolving disputes.

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Mother’s Day Isn’t Easy for Every Parent

Mother’s Day is often portrayed as a joyful celebration, a day filled with cards, breakfast in bed and family time. However, for many separated parents, Mother’s Day can also be one of the most emotionally challenging days of the year. For some mothers, it may be a day when they are not able to see their children at all.

While the focus of Mother’s Day is rightly on celebrating motherhood, it is also worth recognising that for many families navigating separation, the day can look very different.

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Valentine’s Day is that gloriously romantic time of year when lovebirds everywhere exchange gifts. But while romance is in the air, love doesn’t always come with a user manual, particularly when life starts to involve shared homes, finances and plans for the future.

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The government has announced further amendments to its proposed reform of agricultural and business property relief (APR and BPR), following sustained engagement with stakeholders in the farming and business communities. These changes materially alter the scope of the measures originally announced and will be of particular interest to landowners, family businesses and their advisers.

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It’s a familiar scene in films and TV dramas: the family gathered in a wood-panelled office for the reading of a will, only for stunned silence (or heated arguments) to follow when the inheritance isn’t what anyone expected.

But while Hollywood may exaggerate, disputes over wills and estates, known as contentious probate, are increasingly common in real life. Rising property prices, blended families, and complex financial arrangements mean more estates are being challenged.

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At Thorneycroft Solicitors, we often see an increase in gym-related accidents as summer begins. This upward trend is typically driven by an influx of gymgoers preparing for their holidays and/or inspired by the major sporting event of the year. And while we will always commend people for improving their fitness and increasing their activity levels, we must also inform them of the possibility of injury and what they should do should they have an accident that wasn’t their fault.

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The unexpected news of Liam Payne’s recent passing shocked the world. Liam was known for his early rise to fame in One Direction and his successful solo career. At the age of 31, Liam left behind a momentous legacy in the music industry, but also a significant financial estate – estimated at £24.3 million. It has recently been reported that Liam died without leaving a Will which was a shock to many.

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You may have seen The Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV recently where he discussed the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorneys (LPAs). I must say I was pleased to see that this was being discussed on mainstream television, as I don’t think they are spoken about enough amongst the general public. It is a topic that comes up often in our Private client department here at Thorneycroft Solicitors. We always try to advise on the importance of these documents to our clients when we are discussing their personal affairs.

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The dramatic changes to stamp duty land tax (SDLT) coming into force will inevitably impact couples who are looking to move out of their shared property after separating.

Not only have we seen a rise in separated couples continuing to live together due to the cost-of-living crisis, this figure will continue to increase as the changes to SDLT require them to live together for longer to acquire more savings to purchase their own home.

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