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…
The World’s Richest Man is to Divorce – But are Pre-Nuptial agreements Only for the Rich?
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,…
January – ‘Divorce Month’ ?
January – the divorce month? By Family Law Solicitor Kelly Willmott For many, January well and truly represents the mantra “new year, new me” with research indicating that more people contact divorce lawyers in January than any other month. Unsurprisingly,…
Carols in the Car Park
Tomorrow (Friday 21st December) we are holding 'Carols in the Car Park' at our Waterside Way offices where ourselves and other local businesses will kick off the festive holidays. Feel free to come and join us at 2.30pm and have…
DFA Law Sponsor Northampton Paramedic World Record Attempt
DFA Law are really pleased to be able to support Northampton Paramedic, James Windross in his WORLD RECORD attempt at cycling the length of South America in the fastest possible time. The current record is held by Michael Strasser who…
Philip Humphrys Retires
Yesterday saw us say a formal farewell to former Practice Manager, Philip Humphrys who was with the firm for exactly 20 years. The bunting was quite literally rolled out as current and former staff gathered at our Waterside Way offices…
Kilby Fox Games Night supporting Cynthia Spencer
A team from DFA took part in Kilby Fox's annual Games Night held at Barratts Snooker Club last week. It is always a great event and this year was no different with everyone playing Darts, Table Football, Pool, Table Tennis…
DFA Law Celebrates 180 year anniversary with a Charity Darts Night
DFA Law was founded in October 1838 by a Northampton born man called William Dennis. Mr. Dennis was joined in partnership by Dr John Faulkner in 1876 and in turn they were joined by Charles Alsop in 1910 and the…