Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors' Legal Blog

I asked Lanyon Bowdler's Senior Partner and Head of the Family Department Peter Flint, what the key differences are between these two methods of matrimonial dispute resolution?He responded as follows:"For either process a client would need to seek either a fully trained collaborative lawyer or a... read more

Former co-habitees Leonard Kernott and Patricia Jones took their legal battle to The Court of Appeal in May this year.  Miss Jones and Mr Kernott had bought a property together in 1985 with a deposit provided by Miss Jones, together with a mortgage - the repayments of which were shared... read more

Maybe I am being highly suspicious, but is it only me who thinks Simon’s grandfather, George Wilson, may just have another agenda?  I’m talking Coronation Street here in case you wondered what on earth I was going on about!George is the father of Lucy, who died shortly after giving birth to... read more

The festive season can raise stress levels as it’s often the only time in the year when families spend a lot of time together, or see relatives who you may not have seen for a while.  Sue Hodgson, a solicitor within the family department, advises that the key to having a calm and peaceful... read more