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WE’RE HIRING! Private Client Solicitor

Job Title: Private Client Solicitor/ Legal Executive (0-3 years PQE) Reports to: Head of Private Client (Jack Haskew) KWW Solicitors is a longstanding (70+ years) and widely respected Surrey firm based in East Molesey, near Hampton Court, providing a wide range of legal services to private individuals and businesses. We are proud of our reputation

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Why a cohabitation agreement can support not undermine your relationship

The Office for National Statistics has revealed there were 80,057 divorces granted in England and Wales in 2022, a 29.5% decrease compared with 2021 (113,505 divorces) and the lowest number of divorces since 1971. The dramatic fall confounded commentators who were expecting a rise following the introduction in April 2022 of no-fault divorce (the Divorce,

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Plea to employers as Divorce Day looms

The family focus of Christmas is often followed in January with news of unhappy couples calling it quits, leading to so-called Divorce Day, as family lawyers receive a surge of enquiries when they re-open after the break.   And as the holiday season gets into full swing there are calls from those on the front-line of

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The highs and lows of blame-free digital divorce 

Divorce applications rose by 20 per cent in the year following the introduction of no-fault divorce, according to figures from the Ministry for Justice. But while the headline process may be easier, couples going through the legal stage of break-up are still experiencing many challenges, writes Georgia White, of the Family Law department at KWW

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What happens when a parent breaches a family court order?

When a court issues an order, it is legally binding and must be followed by all parties involved. Unfortunately, there are instances where one parent may disregard or breach a family court order, causing frustration and potential harm to the child and the other parent. This article by our Head of Family Law David Anstee

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The importance of pensions in divorce

Research released by Aviva has confirmed what we as family law specialists already knew: there is a worrying lack of awareness about the importance of pensions when it comes to agreeing a financial settlement in divorce. Pensions are typically among the largest assets in a divorce, and it’s not uncommon that one spouse has a

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Cost of living looms over divorce thinking

The cost of living crisis is having an impact on the way couples, especially those with children, are managing their relationships, with potentially damaging consequences. A survey of 2,000 adults in England and Wales considering divorce or dissolution reveals 60% of them view their situation today differently to how they saw it a year ago,

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Buying a home for your retirement

The United Kingdom’s population is aging rapidly and, fortunately, higher living standards mean most of us will enjoy a long and active retirement. As we grow older our housing needs often change, and if you are approaching retirement you may have already started to think about your options. In this article, Enza Sole, a residential

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Buying a home off plan: Key questions answered

Does the idea of a brand new home appeal to you? If so, you are not alone as the past two years have seen a dramatic rise in the number of people buying off plan.  Whether you are looking for your forever home, a retirement property, or a holiday hideaway, buying a home off plan

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Q&A: Local land charges

It takes between eight and 12 weeks on average to complete the purchase of a new home. Many factors determine how long the conveyancing process will take. However, solicitors frequently cite the local land charges search as a cause of delay. But what are local land charges, and why do they matter? Leanne Reid, a

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