Did your Festive period go smoothly? Sometimes when families get together, long-hidden differences can re-emerge and relationships are re-evaluated.
A period
of reflection may also prompt others into action - getting that will written finally, or putting a trust in place.The arrival of cold weather also highlights the needs of elderly or infirm family members.
Whatever the legal issues surrounding your family circumstances at the start of this year, you need only pick up the phone and speak to a member of our team. Recognised as an approachable and very knowledgable bunch, we’re always happy to chat.
Contact our office in Bolton on 01204 540900 or in Manchester on 0161 834 4722
CHANGES TO DOMESTIC ABUSE LEGAL AID
The Ministry of Justice has announced that it has scrapped the time limits that
have prevented many victims of domestic abuse from obtaining legal aid for Family Court proceedings ... Find out more →
DIVORCE AND THE FAMILY HOME
Family break-up is always complicated and when there is property and children involved, things can
get very complex indeed. In principle, when a couple are cohabiting (not married or in a civil partnership) the property belongs as of right to whoever is shown on the deeds as the owner.. Find out more →
BUSINESS ASSETS AND DIVORCE
Divorce is never an easy business, but the problems are compounded when there is a family business involved. The division of the spoils has traditionally been the subject of a great deal of argument, but recent cases have at least clarified the thinking
of the highest judges in the land. Find out more →
OUR PEOPLE
Andrea Latham- Family Qualified 2009
How long have you worked for FIeldings Porter?
All of my career (10 years)
What do you enjoy most about your job?
Obtaining excellent results for clients (and their children)
What attracted you to a career in law?
I always really enjoyed debating at school and learning about how an argument could be made on both sides of a case and a career in the law therefore seemed to be a good fit
What’s the highlight of your career to date?
Being successful at the Court of Appeal in having a Placement Order to place a three year old and a five year old for adoption overturned in a case described by the Judge as one of the most difficult cases she has ever heard
If you weren’t a solicitor what would you be doing?
I would love to be an interior designer!
When you’re not working we’d be most likely to find you?
Spending family time with my husband and 3 year old daughter
What is your favourite book?
Anything by Cathy Glass and I also really enjoy reading interior design books for escapism
Where is your favourite holiday destination?
Orlando, Florida
Recommend a place to visit in Manchester/Bolton
Smithills open farm is fantastic for families with young children
We are pleased to announced that after many years of hard study Kylie Hughes has graduated to become a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. This is a recognition of her legal knowledge in many areas. She will continue to provide specialist legal assistance in all aspects of residential conveyancing. Well done again!
