With divorce rates in the UK remaining high and many parents choosing to co habit rather than get married, a relationship break down can often result in complicated situations in relation to a couples’ children It’s a commonly held misconception that parents have ‘rights’ over their children. Martin Boniface, a Family Law solicitor at leading…
In what must be one of the most memorable days in its history, Keech Hospice Care proudly celebrated its twenty fifth anniversary year by welcoming the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William and his wife Katherine, the Duchess of Cambridge during their historic visit to Luton. As one of only four locations selected for the royal…
Captain Jack Sparrow may have been adept at charming his way out of the trickiest situations but Johnny Depp’s ship clearly ran aground during the fierce divorce battle he has had with his now ex-wife, actress Amber Heard. Although they married with great fanfare in 2015, it only took 15 months for the marriage to…
When customers of Lowcostholidays discovered the shocking truth that the travel firm had unexpectedly gone bust, they not only lost their holidays but in many cases had to pay for it again with little or no prospect of recovering their original payments. Unfortunately this is not an isolated case and following a number of high…
Pictons, a leading regional and award winning law firm, having sponsored Cheddington Bowls Club last year, increased their commitment to the Club by sponsoring Cheddington’s annual Ladies Gala event this month. The Gala attracted bowlers from across Herts, Beds and Bucks. Pictons has offices in Tring, Milton Keynes and Luton. Sukh Saini, the company’s Managing…
Pictons, a leading regional and award winning law firm, has renewed its sponsorship of Luton’s much loved football team, Luton Town Football Club, for the seventh year running. The renowned Hatters, who have been an integral part of the town for over 130 years, have some of the most loyal supporters in League 2 and…
You’ve made a Will and it’s up to date. If you’ve been very smart, you’ll also have sorted out a Lasting Power of Attorney so that if the unexpected happens to you and you become too incapacitated to manage your own affairs, they will be safe in the hands of someone you can trust. You…
The battle for the estate of the late great rock star Prince, who died in April this year, looks set to make any Jeremy Kyle programme seem like an afternoon tea party by comparison. Prince, whose death shocked the world, was a unique and creative musical force who had accumulated assets worth up to $300…
The staff at leading regional and award winning law firm Pictons got together from the company’s three offices in Herts, Beds and Bucks at its Luton HQ for the annual team get together. This year the AGM had an added ‘punch’ with a presentation from the former British, Commonwealth, European and IBO World Boxing Champion…
With Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow finally completing their much mocked ‘consciously uncoupling’ divorce this week, leading and award winning regional law firm Pictons’ expert family team have taken a look at whether it’s possible for ‘ordinary couples’ to achieve such an apparently amicable separation while also legally protecting both parties. Will Roberts-Phelps, a Family…