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Not feeling the love this Valentine’s Day? Our Ipswich divorce solicitors are here to help

February 13, 2025

Valentine’s Day can be a painful reminder that a relationship is no longer working. If you're considering separation/divorce call our expert divorce lawyers.

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New Homes Week: Conveyancing experts guide you through the process of buying a new home

February 6, 2025

New Homes Week is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the excitement of buying a brand-new property say Bates Wells Braithwaite's expert conveyancing team

Delays in pension valuations for teachers cause stalemate for divorcing couples in Ipswich and UK

January 13, 2025

Divorcing couples who are teachers face significant delays in finalising their divorce settlements due to prolonged wait times for updated pension valuations.

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Bates Wells and Braithwaite Supporting Hadleigh Community with Legal Needs and Document Recovery

January 11, 2025

Document Recovery - Deeds & Wills Bates Wells and Braithwaite Solicitors are stepping up to support the Hadleigh community not only with their legal...

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Bates Wells and Braithwaite Solicitors Launch Pop-Up Office in Hadleigh to support local legal needs

November 27, 2024

Bates Wells and Braithwaite Solicitors, a trusted Ipswich-based law firm, has launched a pop-up legal office in Hadleigh Library in response to the closure...

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Divorce: The Stress of Christmas Can See a Change in the New Year For Many Families

November 20, 2024

The stress of Christmas often leads to divorce in the New Year as couples seek a family solicitor to start divorce proceedings.

Bates Wells & Braithwaite – once again recognised as a leading East Anglian firm for Family Law in Legal 500 and Chambers

October 31, 2024

There are two key guides to the legal profession which carry out annual research in the sector: the Legal 500 and Chambers UK. The...

Getting married? So now might also be a good time to plan for your divorce?

October 20, 2024

Family Law Partner Denise Head explores the status of prenups in UK law and why savvy couples are now more likely to consult her as part...

Bates Wells & Braithwaite takes part in the “world’s biggest coffee morning” in support Macmillan Cancer Support.

September 19, 2024

This year's Macmillan Coffee Morning is being held on Friday 27th September. The Bates Wells & Braithwaite team is putting on the kettle and...

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