
Positive post-divorce parenting – what we can learn from the Trudeaus and of course the birds
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Providing legal advice for you and your family – but what does that really mean? Managing Partner Denise Head explores the legal terminology around...