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The Cygnet Law blog keeps you up-to-date with the latest legal advice, updates, stories, and much more across various law sectors.

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Does Adultery Impact the Outcome of Divorce?

Though there can be many personal reasons to end a relationship with your spouse and unfortunately, adultery continues to be one of the most common causes of divorce.   Adultery is one of the five...

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How to Manage a High Conflict Divorce

Most divorces involve conflict and disputes due to the nature of the difficult period of time. However, a high conflict divorce, is where the conflict that could have been apparent in the relationship such as...

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Cygnet Law’s Macmillan Coffee Morning and why you should consider leaving a gift to charity in your Will.

Starting Monday 20th September, the staff at Cygnet Law are partaking in a week-long baking event to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Team Cygnet have put on their aprons and will be making and...

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What Is CAFCASS And What Does It Do?

CAFCASS is the Children’s and Family Court Advisory and Support Service – the largest employer of qualified social workers in England. CAFCASS represents children in family court cases. It independently advises the family court on...

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What is a parenting plan and why is it useful?

What is a parenting plan and why is it useful? Divorce and separation can be an emotionally challenging time for all parties involved: especially the children. By implementing a parenting plan in the earliest possible...

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CYGNET LAW INVESTS IN WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE

Cygnet Law has invested in the workforce of the future with the recruitment of an Apprentice Legal Assistant. Capri who is 17 is the youngest Cilex Member to undertake the training course. She entered the...

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Letter Before Proceedings/Public Law Outline (PLO)

Our Trainee Solicitor, Jessica King has prepared this short blog to explain the process when a Letter of Proceedings has been received from the Local Authority. What does this mean for you as a Parent?...

First Time Buyers

The Definitive First Time Buyer’s Guide

House-hunting, finding the dream property and becoming a first time buyer makes up possibly the most exciting time in a person’s life. Having ownership of a property, whether a flat, house or maisonette, is a...

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Blog: Virtual will signings

COVID-19 has changed the way we live our lives, and certainly the way we work. One of our private client solicitors, Louise White, talks about the changes in will making, including the introduction of virtual...

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New bill recognises kids in domestic violence

We were pleased to see that, this week, the government passed a landmark domestic violence bill that will recognise children as victims in their own right if they had seen, heard or experienced abuse. We...

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House market on track as estate agents are back

We’re delighted to see that the property market has been behaving positively since trading restrictions on estate agents were lifted on 13 May. Gemma Brooke, one of our director and the head of our conveyancing,...

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Redcar businesses support children’s services

It’s been a busy week for us as we continue supporting our clients and local community during this difficult time. One way we’ve tried to make a difference is by leading the charge to encourage...