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Do you have documents with Youngs Law?

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In the wake of Youngs Law's recent closure, Ann McCabe Solicitors are here to store your important documents free of charge. Youngs had offices in Longton, Newcastle Under Lyme and Stoke, and have given their clients the option to collect their important documents should they wish.  You should take this option as soon as … [Read more...] about Do you have documents with Youngs Law?

What is mediation?

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A Guide to Mediation Mediation is a good option that offers most people an alternative and better way of resolving any difficult disputes upon separation. It can take place either by sitting down together in a room or via Teams or Zoom with an experienced mediator. Mediation is a good option for resolving your issues more … [Read more...] about What is mediation?

Ann McCabe Solicitors visit Our Space – a charity in Newcastle under Lyme for families

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On 25th April 2023 I and 2 of my employees went to the Open Day at the Our Space charity in the Brook Centre in Newcastle under Lyme.  It was an opportunity to have a go on the play area without needing the excuse of accompanying a child.  More importantly it was an opportunity to see how far the Our Space charity has come since it … [Read more...] about Ann McCabe Solicitors visit Our Space – a charity in Newcastle under Lyme for families

Resolution Together – One Lawyer Two Clients

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Can we just have one solicitor for our divorce? For all of my career until now, the answer has basically been no but now, thanks to Resolution Together, I am able to offer a new service launched by Resolution in 2022. Quite frequently over the past 30 years, someone separating has phoned my office saying that they and their … [Read more...] about Resolution Together – One Lawyer Two Clients

Are Lasting Powers of Attorney worth the paper they’re not written on?

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Digital Lasting Powers of Attorney A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows you to appoint one or more people to make decisions on your behalf during your lifetime. You can complete your own using the official government website, in turn enabling you to use it as a digital Lasting Power of Attorney. While in theory, your … [Read more...] about Are Lasting Powers of Attorney worth the paper they’re not written on?

Cancer Research Free Will Service

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Make a lasting legacy by leaving a gift in your Will. Your pledge means Cancer Research UK can make even greater leaps forward to their life saving research to help to beat cancer for future generations. A gift can be left by writing a Will or amending an existing one. The Free Will Service is governed by Terms and … [Read more...] about Cancer Research Free Will Service

Applying for a Child Arrangements Order

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By Sarah Longley, Family Solicitor When it comes to separation or a divorce arrangements for the care of the children is often the most important consideration.  Ideally contact arrangements can be dealt with amicably, but in some instances there is a dispute where one party wants to spend time with children, and the other party … [Read more...] about Applying for a Child Arrangements Order

What are Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements?

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Prenuptial (premarital) and postnuptial (postmarital) agreements are becoming more and more popular over recent years and are not just for the super wealthy! Once a couple enter into a marriage, all assets owned either jointly or solely become ‘matrimonial assets’ and are added to a joint pot unless specifically protected. What … [Read more...] about What are Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements?