How DMA Law can help with your conveyancing needs
Buying and selling your house is known to be one of the most stressful experiences you can go through. When you’re choosing a conveyancing solicitor, it is essential to select a firm that is professional, transparent, empathetic, and open regarding their process. If you’re planning a move in 2025, our team can help you make…
Job Opportunity: Child Care Secretary
DMA Law is looking to recruit a Legal Secretary to support its busy Child Care Department. Ideally, the applicant should: Responsibilities will include: Please register your interest for this role by emailing sophie.robinson@dma-law.co.uk by close of business on 26th January 2024. Preferable experience, but not essential as training will be given: Responsibilities will include: Please…
How to divorce a narcissist
Divorcing a narcissist can be emotionally draining journey because of their manipulative tendencies. Seeking legal assistance from a divorce solicitor is crucial in these cases. Here are some of our tips to simplify the process: Set boundaries Narcissists don’t respect boundaries. Try to clearly communicate your boundaries through your solicitor to prevent unnecessary conflicts, this will also…
What cohabiting couples should know about money, property, tax, and more
Living together outside of marriage or a civil partnership is common these days, but here’s the thing: if you’re in a cohabiting relationship but not married, the legal protections you get are nowhere near what married couples enjoy. In England and Wales, there’s no such thing as a ‘common-law spouse’, no matter how long you’ve…
Royal Verdicts: What bills are outlined in the King’s Speech?
In London, Rishi Sunak’s hopes for re-election hinge on a set of new laws unveiled during the recent King’s Speech by King Charles III, outlining the Conservative Party’s agenda for the upcoming pre-election period. With the impending deadline of the 2025 election, Sunak used this speech to highlight his priorities, setting them against the rising…
Job Opportunity: Front of House/Call Advisor
DMA Law is looking to appoint a Front of House/Call Advisor. More about the role: The Front of House/Call Advisor will work under the remote supervision of the Operations Manager, assisted by the Operations Manager’s Assistant to provide support at DMA Law, 155 York Road, Hartlepool, to ensure the office runs smoothly and efficiently: Responsibilities…
What happens to debts when someone dies?
Our probate team specialises in helping our clients cope with the legal aspects of probate, wills, and estate planning. In what is an emotional and difficult time, our team steps in to help you through the process. One of the most stressful situations when it comes to dealing with someone’s estate is any debts that might have…
Can a parent withhold a child’s passport?
Our family law solicitors have years of experience in divorce and separation proceedings along with parental responsibility agreements. Sadly, we deal with cases quite often where one parent might withhold a child’s passport or try to take their children abroad without consent. Here we answer some of your questions: Who owns a child’s passport? A child’s passport is generally…
Can I claim for a motorcycle accident?
Every year, as summer returns, it is finally time to get your motorcycle back on the road. The north of England is home to some of the best riding roads in the country and they are a huge draw for motorcycle enthusiasts from across the UK. But, as we see increasing numbers of motorcyclists out…
What to do right after you are injured in a Public Place
While summertime brings more outdoor fun and activities, our team of Personal Injury lawyers warns that sunshine can sadly also bring an increase in accidents and, specifically, accidents in public areas. An accident in a public place can be in a park, recreational facility, on public roads, shopping centres, outlets, restaurants, cafes and more. Whether it’s a…