Is it possible to prohibit relationships between employees under UK employment law? By Michael Nadin It has recently been confirmed that McDonald's British born chief executive officer has been pushed out of the company after violating company policy by engaging…
We are again sponsoring Northampton Town FC physio, Ignacio Herrando for the 2019/20 season. The club recently held their annual Sponsors' Evening, which was attended by two of our staff members and they can be seen pictured here with Ignacio,…
Don’t leave Christmas contact to the last minute! Whilst Halloween has not yet been and gone, Christmas preparations have well and truly started for many. In the run up to Christmas, we inevitably see an increase in the number of…
We are really pleased to have been selected as a finalist in the 2019 Northamptonshire Business Awards in the Professional Services category. In a very competitive market it is very rewarding to see our firm recognised for the services we…
Time for a 'Pet-Nuptial' Agreement? By Kelly Willmott - Family Solicitor In 2017, Alaska became the first state in America to pass a law allowing Judges to take the well-being of animals into account when determining ‘who gets the pets’…
We are delighted to announce that Rachel Adams has today joined the firm as a Partner and Head of Family, taking over from Alan Kiddle. Rachel has been included in legal directories Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for a…
After almost 40 years in practice, Head of Family and Partner Alan Kiddle retired on 30th June 2019. Previously a Partner at another well known law firm, Alan joined DFA in 2000 and was one only four Legal 500 highly…
Do you know about Tax-Free Childcare and how it could reduce childcare costs? Tax-Free Childcare is a government scheme available to working parents, including the self-employed, with children aged 0 to 11. Eligible parents can get up to £2,000 per…
Draft Domestic Abuse Bill is Published. There is growing evidence that family court proceedings can be used by perpetrators of abuse to try and coerce or manipulate their former partner. Proceedings can provide an opportunity to use the children, or…
By Kelly Willmott The media have recently gone into a frenzy as Jeff Bezos announced on Twitter that he is to divorce his Wife, Mackenzie, after 25 years of marriage. Whilst Bezos’ company Amazon was built up during the marriage,…