The Divorce, Dissolution, and Separation Act 2020 reformed the legal requirements for divorce. Previously there were five facts that could be used to rely on the ground for a divorce. The new legislation has removed that requirement, leading to what we as practitioners refer to as a “no fault divorce”. This removes any “finger…
Pictons recently held a ‘Let’s Talk Legal’ drop in session at the Midsummer Boulevard Milton Keynes branch of NatWest bank. Visitors to the branch were able to access free initial advice for both commercial and private client law matters. Attending on behalf of Pictons were Sukh Saini and Lydia Mills. Commenting on the event…
Pictons are delighted to make available free 20 minute telephone consultations to individuals who have a family law issue they would like to discuss with a specialist lawyer. In the first instance please contact our team via e-mail info@pictons.co.uk or by calling us on 0800 302 9448. This offer of support runs throughout January.
Pictons will be running a pop-up legal advice centre within the Milton Keynes branch of NatWest, Unit 164, 166 Midsummer Blvd, Centre, Milton Keynes, MK9 3BA. The event will take place on the 12th of January between 10am and 2pm. Anyone will be able to pop in for an initial consultation with one of…
Pictons were delighted to present a fun legal quiz at a recent meeting of the Luton Town Business Club at Kenilworth Road. The quiz was light-hearted and tested the legal knowledge of the 45 plus attendees. Topics covered included wills, divorce, co habitation and business law. The content was well received by Business Club…
Coping with the death of a relative can be a stressful and emotional time. Hopefully, the following will be helpful to those who may be dealing with such issues, perhaps for the first time. This breakdown simplifies some of the process and includes guidance from the organisations you will need to deal with such…
A marriage is a joyful occasion that comes with a legal bond between two people who commit themselves to each other. But as many people will know, it typically involves a great deal of planning to ensure the day itself runs smoothly. As part of that planning there are quite a few aspects that…
The commercial real estate sector has experienced significant changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. As businesses adapted to remote work and fluctuating economic conditions, the landscape of commercial leases in the UK has undergone a transformation. The pandemic has reinforced the importance of flexibility in commercial leases. With the uncertainty of the business…
Pictons was delighted to host a BusinessMart meeting for members of ‘Tring Together,’ a body which plans and organises events and activities for the town, involving community groups, the business community, Tring’s residents and its visitors. The event took place at the recently refurbished Pictons office at 11 High Street Tring. Commenting on the…
On Sunday, the Pictons team successfully completed the very popular Herts 10k at Rothamsted Research in Harpenden. The Pictons team, comprised of Sarah Crook, Matt Colfer, Lydia Mills and Melissa Browning, who ran to raise money for the much-loved Rennie Grove Peace. This is a charity close to the hearts of many in the…