When parents can’t agree
When parents can’t agree . By Kelly Willmott It is a simple fact that parents will not always see eye to eye on issues surrounding their child’s upbringing. Such disagreements may be in relation to day to day things, such…
Relationships at Work
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…
Northampton Town FC Sponsors’ Evening
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,…
Contact at Christmas time
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…
DFA Law are finalists in the 2019 Northamptonshire Business Awards
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…
Who gets the Pets?
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’…
DFA welcome a new Partner
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…
Alan Kiddle retires
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?
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…
Domestic Abuse Bill
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…