Divorce is seldom an easy process, but here at Hutchinson Thomas Solicitors, we believe that it doesn’t have to be excessively costly. Our commitment to providing a cost-effective approach allows our clients to navigate divorce…
How we can support clients with straightforward divorces
Divorce proceedings, regardless of their complexity, can be emotionally challenging and require careful legal navigation. Here at Hutchinson Thomas Solicitors, we understand that even in relatively straightforward cases, where complexities and high-value assets are minimal,…
Proud to be named as a winner at Welsh Law Awards 2023
We are thrilled to announce that our Family Law Department has won the Family Law Services of the Year category at the Welsh Law Awards 2023. The prestigious event took place at a gala dinner…
Proud to be shortlisted in the Welsh Law Awards 2023
Senior Partner, Robert Williams, expresses his pride at our Family Law Department being shortlisted for the Welsh Law Awards 2023: I am pleased to announce that our Family Law Department has been shortlisted for the…
Compulsory mediation being proposed for ‘low level’ family disputes
In a move aimed at reducing the burden on the family court system and improving access to justice, the UK government has just proposed the introduction of compulsory mediation for “low level” family disputes. The…
How are assets divided in a divorce?
The number of marriages ending in divorce in England and Wales has increased over the past decade, with 103,592 divorces in 2020 compared to 101,055 in 2010. Although this statistic may vary each year, it…
No fault divorce finally comes into effect April 2022
The subject of no fault divorce first registered on the political agenda back in 2015, when Conservative MP Richard Bacon presented the House of Commons with the No Fault Divorce Bill. The Government announced in…
Hutchinson Thomas are Childcare Law Firm Award winners for 2021
Here at Hutchinson Thomas, we are delighted to announce that we have been named Childcare Law Firm of the Year for the second year running, in the SME News Legal Awards. The SME News Legal…
Covid, Co-Parenting, Schooling and Childcare: When Parents Can’t Agree on Major Issues
While the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions in Wales has come as a welcome relief, and children are slowly starting to return to school, it hasn’t by any means been plain sailing for parents. Lockdown…
Trainee Solicitor, Ellie Curnock, to join Childcare team upon qualifying
Here at Hutchinson Thomas, we are very privileged to have the opportunity to encourage, train and promote the next generation of legal professionals. We’re delighted, therefore, to be able to offer our trainee solicitor, Ellie…