Find out a bit more about Janice

This month we are introducing Janice Short from our Peterlee office. Janice is a Chartered Legal Executive and joined DMA Law in 2008 to work in the Family Department, dealing

How to get a divorce in England: the basic steps

Sometimes things just don’t work out and divorce really might be the best thing for your family and personal health. Getting a divorce in England isn’t as complicated as you think, but it’s a process that needs to be carefully completed, step-by-step, and we recommend you do this with the assistance of a solicitor that…

Find out a bit more about Helen

This month get to know a bit more about Helen Appleby. Helen is a solicitor and joined the DMA Law firm working from our Consett office in June 2017.

Conveyancing: the process of purchasing explained

When you’re purchasing a residential property, it can be a very varied process. Circumstances can arise which make the process very different to a ‘typical’ purchase. However, we think it would be helpful to provide you with an outline of a typical process of purchasing as a guide. Remember, if your property purchase strays from…

Find out a bit more about Debra

Our fun questionnaire continues and this month we want to find out a bit more about Debra Taylor! Debra has spent all her working life in Sunderland and began working

Can I claim for an accident at work?

Unfortunately, accidents at work do happen and injuries in a work environment can range from a scratch to broken bones, burns and sometimes, sadly, fatalities. It’s not only the physical distress, but a work accident can also cause medical expenses and reduce your income.  Work accidents can have long-lasting consequences on your quality of life…

New Services at DMA Law

DMA is a law firm that has been around in the North East for four decades, with offices throughout the region. DMA Law is very much a high-street private client firm where we offer a full range of legal services for individuals.  Each of our offices sits at the heart of the community, serving the…

Separation agreements: the basics

If you are intending to get a divorce or to dissolve a civil partnership, but for whatever reason don’t want to go ahead with the divorce immediately, then you can get a separation agreement drawn up. A separation agreement can help you deal with bills, mortgage, your children and other aspects of life that that…

Find out a bit more about Mandy

At the heart of our business are the people who make it function, a fantastic mix of individuals. We created this questionnaire to find out a bit more about their