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A partner at a leading Warrington law firm is urging business leaders to lend their expertise to organisations on a voluntary basis. Danny Hudson, family law solicitor at Watsons Solicitors, is in his second term as vice chair of the board of governors at Priestley College in Warrington. His call comes as volunteering grows in […]

The number of marriages of opposite sex couples in England and Wales ending in divorce last year fell to the lowest level since 1973, according to latest statistics. Figures just published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that divorces of opposite-sex couples dropped five per cent to 101,000 in 2017, meaning a total […]

Watsons Solicitors is to offer free Wills in exchange for a donation to the Warrington Wolves Charitable Foundation. The leading Warrington law firm, which already partners with the Foundation, will provide the service the week commencing Monday 12 November 2018. The announcement comes in the wake of new statistics that show that half of UK […]

A football club just three promotions away from playing in the football league has received a boost after scoring a new sponsorship deal with a leading Warrington law firm. Warrington Town FC, who ply their trade in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League, have secured sponsorship of its main stand from Watsons Solicitors. The two-year deal […]

People petitioning for divorce should brace themselves for a longer period of delay in proceedings, as the length of time it takes courts to process them is increasing, a family law expert in Warrington has warned. An increase of nearly one fifth in divorce cases, together with court closures, is behind a ‘worrying’ trend, which […]

When things go wrong in a marriage, the consequences can be far-reaching and emotionally damaging for both parties. Divorce can currently only be granted without a spouse’s consent if they have lived apart for five years, or if the marriage has broken down due to adultery, unreasonable behaviour, or desertion. Even if separation is mutual, […]

A Cheshire employment lawyer has said that a court decision on the National Minimum Wage (NMW) will come as welcome news to many employers, following an important Court of Appeal ruling. The case of Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson-Blake concerned whether workers who ‘sleep-in’ (i.e. they are contractually obliged to spend the night at or […]

A leading Warrington employment lawyer is urging employers to ensure that effective measures are in place to combat sexual harassment in the workplace. The call comes after the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) released a report, Turning the tables: ending sexual harassment at work, which identified that employers are not doing enough to protect […]

A top Warrington conveyancing solicitor has offered tips and advice to the thousands of people who remortgage each week. Whether remortgaging to move to another lender to take advantage of a lower interest rate, or to raise money for another property, engaging a trusted property law firm is crucial. A mortgage adviser may recommend a […]

Buying a house, flat or property in the UK can be a daunting process, with many different legal processes to go through before the sale can be classed as completed. The following guide outlines the conveyancing part of the process you’ll go through when buying a house in the UK. We’ll discuss exactly what a […]