By Melanie Lawrence, Head of Residential Property. To guarantee you are settled into your new home before Christmas, you must act with absolute urgency. Conveyancing firms, local authorities, and banks experience severe backlogs and festive shutdowns in December, making immediate preparation your best defence against missing the holiday deadline. Instruct your solicitor today…
By Bleu Wildman. Turning 18 is a significant milestone. It marks the point at which a child legally becomes an adult, and with that comes a number of changes when it comes to Wills, inheritance and legal responsibilities. For parents, it is worth knowing how this change in status can affect your children –…
By Zara Ahmed With October half term approaching, separated parents may need to make arrangements for where their children will spend the school holiday. For some families, holiday arrangements are already agreed or set out in a Child Arrangements Order. For others, half term can be a source of uncertainty or disagreement, particularly where…
Significant developments in family law reform were announced in the House of Lords in November 2025, signalling a clear move towards a more modern and consistent framework for dealing with relationship breakdown in England and Wales. With over 3.5 million cohabiting couples across the UK, there remains a persistent misconception around “common law marriage”….
The start of a new year often brings reflection. For many, it’s a time of resolutions, fresh beginnings and quiet decisions about what needs to change. If you are facing separation or already living apart, the “new year, new me” mindset can feel both daunting and hopeful in equal measure. Separation is rarely something people…
Separations over Christmas are challenging to navigate. We have listed 3 things NOT to do in January following your separation: Don’t move out of the family home without first taking legal advice. It can affect finances, children and longer-term arrangements. Don’t make informal financial promises. Well-intended agreements made under pressure often unravel later. Don’t involve…
Pictons is proud to announce that we have once again passed our annual Lexcel assessment – the Law Society’s legal practice quality mark for client care, compliance and practice management. Lexcel isn’t just a badge, it’s a rigorous review of how we operate as a firm. It ensures we provide the best service possible,…
Please be aware that all of our offices will be closed for the day on Tuesday 24th June for the funeral of Pictons Managing Partner, Sukh Saini. This is to allow everyone at Pictons to attend the funeral and pay their respects. We thank you all for your compassion and understanding during this difficult…
In Memory of Sukh Saini Managing partner of Pictons Solicitors It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Sukh Saini, Managing Partner of Pictons Solicitors. Sukh passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday 28th May 2025. His loss is deeply felt by all that knew him – not…
Pictons Partner, Siobhan Rooney has been included in the Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales for 2025. The List recognises solicitors and barristers who gave 25 hours or more pro bono legal assistance over the last year. The initiative is supported by the Law Society, the Bar Council, CILEX and all the major…