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Positive post-divorce parenting – what we can learn from the Trudeaus and of course the birds

August 16, 2023

Family Law Partner and Family Mediator Denise Head considers the future for the “birdnesting” approach to co-parenting and why it is something every parent...

Child Support (Enforcement) Act 2023 targets parents who won’t pay child maintenance.

August 8, 2023

Scott Emsden, the Bates Wells & Braithwaite partner with a specialist focus on children & social care, welcomes the new law which gives the DWP...

MyBump2Baby Podcast – Scott Emsden talks about the law and procedure governing domestic abuse

June 23, 2023

Bates Wells & Braithwaite partner Scott Emsden talks to MyBump2Baby founder Carla Lett in this podcast exploring domestic abuse, how to recognise it and...

When families fall out over your wishes – and you are no longer around to sort it out

June 21, 2023

Christopher Mason, Bates Wells & Braithwaite’s Head of Dispute Resolution and a specialist in contested wills and estates, explores how ensuring your will is...

We had a ball – the Moonlight Ball

May 21, 2023

Bates Wells & Braithwaite Ipswich was happy to support the great work of Home Start in Suffolk, by signing up as “Table Sponsors” at...

Coercive control in relationship break-ups – how the law is changing to provide better recognition and protection

May 9, 2023

Bates Wells & Braithwaite partner Scott Emsden, a specialist in family law issues, explores where we are in terms of the law and coercive...

Invitation to attend Bates Wells & Braithwaite free legal surgery at Kesgrave – Thursday 4th May

April 26, 2023

Are you concerned about a matter that might be helped by some legal advice but either don’t know who to contact or don’t want...

Zoe Southgate joins Bates Wells & Braithwaite

March 24, 2023

Zoe Southgate joins to take the lead on wills, trusts and probate We have recently welcomed Zoe Southgate to the firm to head up...

Legal advice for you & your family

February 23, 2023

Providing legal advice for you and your family – but what does that really mean? Managing Partner Denise Head explores the legal terminology around...

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