The rights to flexible working

The Government has published its response to the ‘making flexible working the default’ consultation that it ran in 2022 confirming that it will make the right to request flexible working a right from day one of employment.

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Can I amend our divorce settlement due to a chronic health condition

Your divorce settlement is closed once it has been agreed by a judge after your decree nisi has been granted. But you can make changes …

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All staff complete Dementia Friends training

All staff at Cunningtons complete basic Dementia Friends training. This makes them aware of the issues that some of our clients may be facing.

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Dangers of a DIY Will

We explode the myth of the DIY Will. In a recent case the court threw out a free DIY version of a Will in favour of an earlier copy.

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Divorce - who pays the mortgage?

We explain what options you have to repay or transfer your mortgage as part of your divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership.

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Arrange your LPA early

Huge hold ups at the Office of the Public Guardian mean continuing delays for Lasting Powers of Attorney. Do yours now, you never know when you’ll need it.

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Statutory legacy increases to £322,000 from July 2023

The statutory legacy increased to £322,000 from July 2023, affecting what you pass on if you die intestate

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Executor working on probate is a long process

Working with the Probate Registry can take a very long time, which is hard when you’re dealing with grief too. And then you get asked to be an executor … we explain the process

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Family moving into their new home after completing their property purchase

Conveyancing is one of the things you have to do to buy property in England and Wales – but what is it? Can you do it yourself? Read our guide to learn more

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Dissipation of assets in divorce can be prevented

Hiding assets – or dissipation of assets – is not an uncommon way of trying to alter a financial settlement. If you are heading towards a divorce, you need to be vigilant and nsure that you receive all that you are entitled to in a breakup.

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What are Inheritance Tax thresholds?

When planning your estate, you should take account of inheritance tax and the associated thresholds. It will help you to look after your beneficiaries when you are gone.

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Jason and Harpreet welcome you to the Croydon branch of Cunningtons solicitors

When you need friendly legal advice in the Croydon area, your local branch of Cunningtons is there to help. Drop by for a chat when you need us.

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