You’ve got your reasons; you’ve made up your mind – but what happens next? When you’ve made the decision to seek a divorce , the path ahead can feel incredibly daunting. We’ve put together a quick guide on what to expect from...
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Third Party Capture Third party capture is the situation where an Insurer attempts to persuade an injured person to settle a claim directly with the insurer and not to use a Solicitor. When you contact your insurance company and report an accident, they...
Assessing risk has never been a strength of humans. To borrow the lyrics from the classic ‘Sunscreen’ song - Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen) by Quindon Tarver: The real troubles in your life are apt to be things That never...
So, today April 1st marks the 35th Birthday of Devonalds Solicitors - April fools day! Devonalds was founded in 1982 by the late Mr D Lyn Devonald, with the first office being opened in Porth on the 1st April. Our recently retired Partner, Phil...
Purchasing your first home is incredibly exciting but also a little daunting. This is, after all, one of the biggest purchases you will ever make. At Devonalds Solicitors we want to share in the happiness of buying your first home, making the...
We can all appreciate the value of a bit of Do-It-Yourself. It can be a great way to save some money on things you’d normally have to pay a professional for. But as many have found out through DIY disasters, sometimes it could have been better to get a...
The Government’s long-awaited white paper titled ‘Fixing Our Broken Housing Market’ was finally published recently, met with a lot of analysis and a fairly mixed reaction. “A housing market that works for everyone” is the...
Divorce can be an emotional and all assuming experience but it is important not to overlook what is most important to you – your children. There is a wealth of information and research on the impact of divorce on children and although it is usually...
Whether you and your partner have agreed amicably to separate or you have been unfortunate to be involved in a harsh separation, 2017 could be the year to get yourself sorted and have a fresh start for the future. Here at Devonalds, we offer a fixed fee...
Going through a divorce is undeniably one of the most stressful things you’ll have to deal with. If you’ve never been through it before, it can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone – in 2014, there were 111,169 divorces in...
Getting ready to take that first step onto the property ladder is a very exciting time. But if you’re new to buying property, it can often feel like there’s a lot to take in, and conveyancing can certainly seem like a bit of a mystery for some...
Devonalds Solicitors have teamed up with ‘SHOUT’, the Bridgend Over 50’s group, to give pensioners containers of special salt to sprinkle over their paths and driveways during icy conditions. The project, called ‘Shake The...
What steps do you need to take if you’re nominated as the executor of a Will? And what needs to be done when someone passes away without a Will? If you’re starting out on the path to tying up someone’s financial affairs, this blog runs through what you can expect.
Writing a Will isn’t something that is high on the agenda for most people – after all, having to consider the rather morbid topic of one’s passing isn’t much fun. It’s arguably one of the most important documents you’ll...
New brand, new website, new office… and once again we are Devonalds Solicitors! If you’re particularly observant, you may have noticed there have been a few small changes around here. And you’d be right – we’re pleased to...
- and how to safeguard your home by making a Property Protection Trust Will. Care home fees later in life can be a worry – even though people are living longer, there is a chance that one or even both partners in a family home will require long-term...
Leaseholders have a legal right under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 to buy the freehold of their house if they meet certain qualifying criteria. Sadly, we see too often that leaseholders are held to ransom by Freeholders who ask extortionate prices without...
Live in Llantwit Fardre and haven't bought the freehold of your family home yet? Did you see BBC's X-Ray program last night about the trouble local residents are having in trying to purchase their Freehold from the freeholder? Have a look at the...
TOP TIPS for executors when dealing with a loved one’s estate. Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy, especially when coupled with going through the often complex process of sorting out their estate. To help ease this pressure and make...
Buying or selling your home is one of the most stressful things in life - to make things easier we have put together a brill new guide to the buying and selling process and the steps involved. Simply email us and we'll send you a comprehensive PDF guide...
Everybody wants to live long, but none of us want to get old. Lots of people make a Will, to provide for their friends and family after their days, but what about your own health and wellbeing when you are still around? Who will look after you? It is very...
If you know someone who needs help with the legal aspects of a divorce or relationship breakdown and you recommend them to us, we will make a thank you payment to you of £50! We are here to help with all aspects of divorce, financial matters and...
Care home fees later in life can be a worry – even though people are living longer, there is a chance that one or even both partners in a family home will require long-term residential care at some point in their lives. Most people assume that they...
RECOMMEND A FRIEND As a firm we operate a recommend a friend scheme. Under this scheme as a gesture of our gratitude for any recommendation we would pay £100 in respect of each new clients' accident case that we agree to act in under a...
Devonalds are extremely proud to continue their sponsorship of the Rhondda & District Football League. It’s our tenth anniversary of sponsoring the league. Secretary Carol Hosking said “We are extremely grateful for the sponsorship that...
Devonalds were pleased to sponsor the “Shake the Salt” Scheme for pensioners in Rhondda Cynon Taff. We sponsored the distribution of 200 Salt Shakers for elderly local residents, for them to sprinkle salt on icy paths and walkways in winter to...
Nearly six out of ten adults in the UK don’t have a will in place, including one in three over the age of 55. Get in touch to be one of the four in ten who have ensured that they have provided for their families according to their wishes! 01443 755189...
Did you know that from 1st April 2013 Legal Aid for most Family cases will be gone? This will include divorces, disputes involving children, general harassment and financial disputes arising from a breakdown of a relationship. If you are worried that these...
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