The statistics are shocking – a third of children are likely to experience the break down of their parents’ relationship before they reach the age of 16. No matter what reasons are behind the split, it is vitally important to make sure that the break up is managed in a way that limits the distress…
While the cost of getting divorced, financially and emotionally, has never been an easy or cheap option, the actual cost of divorcing is likely to rise by approximately one third as the government has announced plans, currently in consultation, to increase court fees from the autumn of this year. In the near future married couples…
Many couples believe that Separation Agreements are only available to married couples but in fact they are also really useful documents for unmarried couples. Bhini Phagura, a Family Law solicitor at Pictons says ”Entering into a separation agreement for co-habiting couples who aren’t married can be valuable. If they separate it helps them to avoid…
The recent hacking of the infamous and so called ‘adulterers website’ Ashley Madison, where members were named and subsequently shamed, may have caused more than one separation or divorce but membership alone would not provide proof of adulterous behaviour in a court of law? While there would undoubtedly have been many heated conversations between partners…
The ex-husbands of Varsha Gohil and Alison Sharland have been shamed by the Supreme Court and exposed as having hidden their considerable assets from their ex-wives in their divorce settlements. The Supreme Court ruled that both ex-wives could pursue their wealthy husbands in the courts to get a fairer financial deal. Amy Chesterfield, a specialist…
The Community Awards returns for a fourth sensational year and promises to be bigger and better than ever. With leading local law firm Pictons returning for the third year running as the headline sponsor of this great local event, The Community Awards are launching the search for Luton’s local unsung heroes. Everyone in the Luton…
Sukh Saini, Managing Partner of Pictons Solicitors, has been appointed as a Trustee of Keech Hospice Care, which provides palliative care for adults living in Luton and South Bedfordshire and for children from across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire. Pictons, are long term supporters of Keech Hospice Care. Sukh says ”I am honoured to…
A team from the Clinical Negligence arm of Pictons Solicitors, is supporting the nationwide Carrots NightWalks on Friday September 20th to raise money for much needed eye research. The Pictons specialist Clinical Negligence team, led by solicitor Carole Watts, also includes Rosaline Wong, and Karen Webster, who trained at Pictons and became a fully qualified…
Pictons Solicitors, a leading regional law firm with offices in Herts, Beds and Bucks, has signed up to sponsor the Wheathampstead Wanderers Under Sevens team. Pictons, a company which actively supports a number of local charities and community projects, has a history of supporting youth football teams. In 2011 the company sponsored The Hatters Cup,…
Pictons has been awarded the prestigious HCS certificate in recognition of successfully completing an audit of their Health and Safety and business practices. The certificate is also for their contribution in providing high quality and valued learning opportunities to young people and the community. The HCS certificate applies to companies such as Pictons, where young…