Latest News

Latest news from Collins Law, Solicitors in Watford.

• Mother wins appeal over residence order for daughter

  12 March 2013

• House sales rise as number of first time buyers hits 5-year high

  12 March 2013

• Lasting Powers of Attorney: time to ‘abolish waiting period’

  12 March 2013

• Bullied shop worker awarded compensation for harassment

  12 March 2013

• Divorcing couples urged to use mediation to reach settlement

  12 March 2013

• Trust changes mean parents 'may have to rewrite their wills'

  12 March 2013

• Cohabiting partners - and their lack of legal rights

  30 January 2013

  The Telegraph has reported on the unfairness of the current law for cohabiting partners, citing a woman who “was the victim of laws which offer little legal protection to non-married couples whose relationships break down”

• Only tax advice from lawyers is 'protected from disclosure'

  30 January 2013

  When you consult a solicitor, your conversations and the advice you receive are covered by legal professional privilege. This means all your communications are confidential and protected from disclosure – even to official bodies like HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

• Part-exchange offer to help buyers move to new home

  30 January 2013

  The Government’s NewBuy scheme is now offering part-exchange deals to enable homeowners to take the next step on the property ladder.

• Husband jailed for failing to disclose assets in divorce case

  30 January 2013

  A businessman has been jailed for persistently failing to provide details about his finances during his divorce case.