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Whether it's because of the holiday stress, spending too much time with family, or wanting a clean break for the new year, the first working Monday of the new year sees a spike in divorce filings after the Christmas holidays. Divorce is a big decision that can impact your finances, family, and friendships, so it is wise to take time for reflection and assessing whether a marriage is salvageable. If you decide to proceed and don't know where to start, our divorce FAQs are a useful starting point: https://lnkd.in/eSAmVWue. Our experienced family team can assist with divorces and dissolution of civil partnerships from start to finish as well as offering Resolution Together - a new, compassionate approach to divorce and separation. #divorce #resolution #separation #family law https://bit.ly/36hDJFS

stevendrake will be closed over the Christmas period from 12pm on 24 December. We reopen on Friday 27th December. If you have any queries before this time, please get in contact with the team on 01293 596900. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy 2025! 🎄 Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas 🎄

Whilst Christmas is a time of happiness and joy, the combination of seasonal stress, financial strain and spending time with the extended family can push couples to breaking point. Our expert family law team are here to discuss your situation and the legal options available should you find yourself in this position. Our compassionate and personalised approach will help you find the right solution for you and your family. #familylaw #christmas #divorce #separation https://bit.ly/36hDJFS

At stevensdrake, our values are at the core of the firm and are integral to the outstanding service we provide our commercial and individual clients. Our clients can be assured that we relentlessly pursue outstanding results in everything we do, whilst being trustworthy, respectful and ethical in our actions. #Integrity #ClientFocus #Collaboration #Diversity #Excellence

Kristy Underwood's arrival to the family law team allows us to offer a new, compassionate approach to divorce and separation through the Resolution Together model, where she serves as a neutral lawyer to both parties. In our latest article, Kristy explains what the Resolution Together model is and how it can help couples to navigate separation and divorce in a non-adversarial way. #familylaw #resolutiontogether #mediation #divorce #separation https://bit.ly/3Zjogkf

We had a fantastic time celebrating at La Rusta for the stevensdrake Christmas Party this year! Everything was absolutely spot on, from the food, to the drinks, to the company. We’re excited to share that our raffle on the night raised an amazing £414 for Chestnut Tree House, our charity of the year. They do incredible work supporting children and families, and we’re so proud to support them. If you’d like to help out too, here’s the link to donate: https://bit.ly/3BsjkSg To all our clients, staff, and friends - thanks for an amazing year! Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! #christmasparty #charityraffle #merrychristmas

What happens when an employee on maternity leave finds herself at risk of redundancy? Head of Employment Law, James Willis, provides some useful clarification on the complex issue of redundancy and maternity leave in his recent article that examines the case of Hunter v Carnival plc. If you are experiencing any of these issues, please get in touch with our employment team who will be happy to assess your situation, answer your questions, and provide you with the support that you need. #redundancy #mternityleave #employmentlaw https://bit.ly/4gl2Avg

"Great service yet again from the team at Stevensdrake in managing the renewal of our commercial property lease. Professional, efficient and pleasant to work with." Fantastic feedback from our clients for our experienced commercial property team who pride themselves on a thorough, cost-effective and proactive service. For more information about the commercial property services we offer, please see our website: https://lnkd.in/eK7BzC8h #feedback #reviews #commercialproperty https://bit.ly/408dL5F

The Low Pay Commission has been given wider discretion by the new Labour government to review and adjust the levels of the National Minimum Wage. James Willis examines the future implications of this in his latest article: https://lnkd.in/ef4DnRm2 If you want to discuss the impact of these changes on your business, please get in touch with James. #employmentlaw #minimumwage #lowpay https://bit.ly/3Zcx3oc

We’re thrilled to introduce Kristy Underwood, who joins our Family Law team with over 30 years of experience and a commitment to providing compassionate solutions for families. Kristy is a Law Society-accredited Family Law specialist and a Chartered Legal Executive Advocate with extensive expertise in financial and children matters related to divorce, civil partnerships, and separation. Kristy has a Family Law Accreditation and is an experienced family mediator, which is invaluable in resolving matters amicably. Her arrival allows us to offer a new, compassionate approach to divorce and separation through the Resolution Together model, where she serves as a neutral lawyer to both parties. This approach aligns with our commitment to amicable, cost-effective, and family-focused solutions. We’re excited for the fresh perspectives and expertise Kristy brings. You can see her bio in full here: https://bit.ly/4gghH8V https://bit.ly/4gghH8V