An interesting read via Psychology Today - Key Tips for Blending Families After a Divorce... Read here: buff.ly/3KSoo4q #divorce #familylaw

Separating parents could be hit with fine under government plans, law firm warns - via Yahoo News UK Read here: buff.ly/3MEVqpV #FamilyLaw

Property-related searches are on the rise in the UK, defying predictions of a slump in the property market in 2023 due to economic challenges, according to a study carried out by Legal Bricks. More: buff.ly/3KGWC9F

James Compton comments on the rise of 'cladiators' from this recent article by The Times and Sunday Times. "This highlights the very real danger for Landlords and Developers who seek charge for fire safety works under the Building Safety Act 2022." Lease Clinic @ Comptons buff.ly/41DLH7G

"DIY divorces ignore valuable pension arrangements" says Financial Times - Parties who conduct their divorce without lawyers are more likely to try to resolve financial matters in the same way, leading to concerns that many people are losing out financially." More: buff.ly/41FMBQV

"Amid the high levels of current inflation, it is understandable that many executors will decide to administer a deceased’s estate themselves & dispense with the cost of instructing a solicitor. But here's 6 reasons why it pays to pay for probate." More: buff.ly/3L9BDMV

New blog, from our very own Head of Residential Property Angela. Angela's dad sadly died last year and here she writes about what it's really like to go through probate. Thank you Angela ❤️ Read here: buff.ly/44aDGZK #probate

Via a report by Legal & General - First-time buyer enquiries spike as house prices level out. Searches of Legal & General’s SmartrFit platform jumped by 22% from February to March and this was the second most popular search term overall for the month. More: buff.ly/3LwqwiE

✍️ New blog! A day in the life of mother of three, Susanna, Senior Associate Solicitor at Comptons. To read the full thing, head here: buff.ly/3nD7kX7 Enjoy your end of the week glass of red tomorrow night Susanna, well deserved! 🍷 #flexibleworking

Really interesting take on the nuts and bolts of getting a prenuptial agreement, framing it as just another type of insurance. What do you think? Read more here: buff.ly/3LSavDO Our Family Law team are always on hand to guide you through 👋 #FamilyLaw The Scotsman

'Imagine, you have just found your dream commercial unit. It could be a new shop, restaurant, or office and now it’s time for the negotiation to begin…' New blog by Molly, Partner & Head of Commercial Property: buff.ly/44PBOWP #CommercialProperty

Could you sponsor Comptons? We'll be walking 10km on 13th June to raise funds for essential frontline free legal advice agencies so that everyone can receive legal advice when they need it most. If you feel able to sponsor us, click here: buff.ly/3Og2dHw 🙏 London Legal Support Trust

Susanna Levingstone, Solicitor, Residential Property at Comptons has penned a blog all about the introduction of the new Building Safety Act 2022 and how she applies it to her work as a conveyancer whether it be at sale, purchase or remortgage. Read here: buff.ly/3MbxKrd

In a new mini-blog, Susanna Levingstone outlines the importance of being able to identify Japanese Knotweed and the cost of not (roughly £1000 per square metre in some cases!). Read the full thing here: buff.ly/3IwmeFN #JapaneseKnotweed

From how you deal with disposable BBQs to picking wild Spring blooms on a country walk, The Herald lists out the top ways to get in trouble with the law without realising it at this time of year. buff.ly/45FTFzZ

Asbestos really is no joke. Susanna Levingstone, Solicitor, Residential Property has written a quick piece about the types of asbestos survey that duty holders of non-domestic properties built before 1999 would have to arrange. Read here: buff.ly/3MI6vVv

Did you know that in 2011 the Government produced a Fire Safety Guide for purpose built flats? 🤔 buff.ly/43ES2Rc

We're 6 years on from the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower. Susanna Levingstone shares how she will never forget where she was as the tragedy unfolded & how it has changed every aspect of her role as Residential Conveyancer, and rightly so. #grenfell buff.ly/3MUPuYc

So pleased our Leasehold Property team could help!

In the news: "A widow whose husband of 66 years excluded her and their four daughters from his will, and left everything to their two sons, has won a high court case for a share of an estate worth more than £1m." Have you made a will? buff.ly/442J0gO