The Family Courts face many challenges, but one which has received a great deal of media attention over the last year or so is: how to deal with cases where there is non-disclosure and how to enforce any subsequent Orders. This has been reiterated towards the end of 2015 by the Supreme Court confirming that…
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March 18, 2016
March 18, 2016
On 08.12.15 we hosted our annual Christmas quiz – this year dedicated to raising funds for Home-Start, a local charity. Home-Start provides a unique service for families – recruiting and training volunteers to support parents with young children at home in St Albans and surrounding areas. At a time when local authorities are cutting back…
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March 18, 2016
New research has been published by Alzheimer’s UK estimating that one in three people will now develop dementia, the most common form being Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia results in the loss of brain cells. Alzheimer’s UK state that the biggest risk factor for developing dementia is age and with people living longer than ever, the numbers…
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March 18, 2016
News from the Conservatives that they are following through on their pre-election pledge to raise the inheritance tax threshold to £1 million has been welcomed by families. However, the new rules are not as straightforward as they first appear. Currently every person has an inheritance tax threshold of £325,000. Any assets above this amount are…
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March 18, 2016
The law in England and Wales treats married and unmarried couples differently. It is therefore incredibly important to get advice from a family lawyer before either getting married or buying a new house and moving in with a partner. If they don’t, they risk an unwelcome surprise if their relationship ends. When you get married,…
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March 18, 2016
Sir James Munby calls for justice secretary’s intervention amid concerns that man’s lack of legal aid could disadvantage child. For the full article, please click here Please note that Bretherton Law is not responsible for the content of external sites. If you would like to discuss this or any other family law issue, please contact Heidi Fleming,…
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March 18, 2016
On Tuesday 10th December, Bretherton Law hosted a charity Christmas quiz night at the Slug and Lettuce in St Albans. Friends and associates flocked in their dozens to take on the challenge and with over 100 people in attendance the evening was a roaring success. All 17 teams did incredibly well as scores were high…
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March 18, 2016
We would like to thank everyone who was involved in our Children In Need fundraising event we held at our offices on Friday 15th November. We baked a variety of cakes which we sold to raise money for Children In Need. The event was very successful and we were able to contribute to what was…
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March 18, 2016
We are excited to be the first firm in Hertfordshire to join the growing national network of Lawyer-Supported Mediation. Family Mediation is more likely to take place and to work where both parties have lawyers who support and encourage mediation. The initiative works with a central hub where both parties are engaged in the mediation process…
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March 18, 2016
The Rt Hon Lord McNally from the Ministry of Justice said in a speech today at the Family Mediation Council’s Professional Practice Consultants Conference 2013, where Zen Thompson of our family team was present: “It is important that those who meet the criteria for public funding – or indeed those with means who may be…
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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
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
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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
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
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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 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
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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
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
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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
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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