If a Local Authority wishes to remove a child from birth, as good practice they must follow certain procedures: The birth plan must be strictly followed by all Social Workers, their managers, and the Local Authority’s legal department. A Risk Assessment of the parents should be carried out as soon as the Social Worker is…
Read more »
July 21, 2016
June 24, 2016
Section 20 of the Children Act 1989, more commonly referred to as a “s.20” or “s.20 Agreement”, is becoming an ever-increasing feature in cases involving children. However, a certain amount of confusion remains over what rights the Local Authority, and most importantly the parents, have before and after signing a s.20. A s.20 gives the…
Read more »
June 22, 2016
For most people their home is their most valuable asset. It is therefore important to know the options available to you when you pass away. If you purchase a property in your sole name, this will form part of your estate when you pass away. If you pass away without leaving a will you have…
Read more »
June 20, 2016
Being faced with the prospect of having your children removed from your care is a traumatic experience for any parent. A recent report by CAFCASS has shown that Care Applications are on the increase in comparison to the last financial year. Many parents find the involvement of social services within their family daunting and often…
Read more »
June 15, 2016
As family lawyers we regularly see the impact on children of experiencing a long and difficult family breakdown. A study recently undertaken by centre of excellence the Tavistock Clinic in London has demonstrated the advantages of therapeutic intervention in family cases where parents have been unable to reach agreement about the arrangements for their children…
Read more »
June 3, 2016
As Pre-Nuptial Agreements become increasingly popular, we thought it may be helpful to give a little more information on what they are, when they may be necessary, and ultimately whether they are appropriate for you? Pre-nuptial Agreements, or Pre-Nups, are essentially a contract signed by both parties before getting married. The contract, or agreement, sets…
Read more »
May 25, 2016
We all know how important it is to prepare for the future but when it comes to making a will this is something that many people put to one side. For many of us we simply don’t like thinking about our own mortality, or indeed feel this is only something we need to do when…
Read more »
May 24, 2016
According to government figures currently 1 in 4 of us will need to go into a care home. This is causing many people a great deal of worry when looking at how potential care home fees will be met. At present if you have above £23,250 in money and/or assets then you are fully responsible…
Read more »
May 23, 2016
News that Prince died without leaving a will is echoed by a You Gov survey showing that almost two thirds of British people do not have a will. The Citizens Advice Bureau says the number of enquiries about how to deal with an estate where there is no will has more than doubled over the…
Read more »
May 9, 2016
Did you know it was Dying Matters awareness week? Dying Matters awareness week runs nationally from 9th to 15th May this year. Events will be held across England and Wales to encourage people to talk more openly about death and bereavement including speaking to family and friends about wishes for end of life and funeral…
Read more »
-
I have done three conveyancing transactions and handled a Probate via Bretherton Law in the last 6-8 months. Bretherton Law is probably not the cheapest option in either case, but you do get the service and attention you pay for. Both Anne Stockley (Probate) and Isobel Doherty (Conveyancing) were outstanding and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Joe Hames
I know this law firm cover many different areas which I would use if I ever needed them. I can never thank Sandra Bradley enough for her professionalism and hours of work over the past 6 months in what was a complex family case. Her support was incredible she was always honest and never gave false hope. I have every confidence in recommending this law firm and will go back to them if I ever need further help or advice. Thank you once again. Dawn
Dawn Brett
-
Sandra Bradley and team, assisted my partner and I through a very difficult time. They guided us through a very complex arena that was completely foreign to us with professional dedication and compassion throughout. I still have them on speed dial and would use Bretherton Law for all my legal needs in the future and have recommended to many family and friends already, who have also had a highly positive experience.
Richard Saunders
Sandra Bradley and her team were extremely knowledgeable and efficient. Her care, consideration and professionalism were outstanding. I felt totally supported & extremely well represented throughout a very complex & complicated case for nine months. Words cannot express my gratitude for the result she achieved. Highly recommend to everyone.
Jen Bullock
-
We recently used Bretherton Law for a sale and purchase. We were really pleased with the service received. The team were responsive and professional at all times. They took the time to answer any queries we had in detail to ensure we fully understood everything. Most importantly, there was a sense or urgency throughout the whole process. We would highly recommend Bretherton Law.
Adam
We are so pleased to have worked again with Osman Dervish at Bretherton Law.
Osman always goes out of his way to support us when buying or selling and is such an incredibly nice gentleman to converse with.
Thanks for all your support Osman. D Grant
-
We recently completed on the sale of a flat and the purchase of a house, with Osman Dervish acting for us. Osman was responsive, professional and commercial to ensure the transaction was done as efficiently as possible. He faced an inexperienced and extremely rude solicitor who acted for our purchaser but always maintained a cool and professional manner notwithstanding how infuriating she was! This really helped to ensure we worked our way through the issues she created. Brethertons were also good value. Highly recommended.
Sarah Wright
My name is Ruth Palmer Cooper. I am posting this review to publicly confirm that this solicitors is simply the best in St Albans. I have had the pleasure of dealing with Mr Osman Dervish and his team for the past 18 months. Throughout the entire process , Mr Dervish has been outstanding. He is a remarkable solicitor who answered various queries and handled all of the ups and downs with great professionalism and clarity. He supported me through so many very tricky moments and explained everything to me in a way that I could understand. He is polite and courteous.I would recommend him highly and the company are very lucky to have such a brilliant solcitor working within their establishment. Many thanks for making this whole episode so much more bearable.
william palmer cooper
-
Huge thanks to Lucy Madley and her team. They were friendly, helpful and proactive, keeping us informed at every turn and we have now bought our first house. I would recommend happily to friends and family.
Jack du Pille
Serving Communities
We have been advising our local communities in the Northern Home Counties and London for over fifty years but now, from our base in St Albans, we also serve clients across England and Wales