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Gales Solicitors discuss Retirement Divorce

16^th Oct 2019

Older people in England and Wales are getting divorced (and re-married) in ever greater numbers. The office for national Statistics have shown that between 1990 and 2012 there was an 85% increase in divorce in the over 60’s. Senior Partner Matthew Moore at Gales Solicitors advises on the importance of taking proper advice before committing to any division of assets in a divorce, particularly in a divorce later on in life, or close to or after retirement.

What to do if the company you work for goes bust

3^rd Oct 2019

Following the compulsory liquidation of Thomas Cook, Gales Solicitors in Bournemouth looks at the options for workers if the company that they are working for goes bust.

Gales Solicitors promote Free Wills Month and urges clients to ensure that their wills accurately reflect their wishes

3^rd Oct 2019

Gales Solicitors is taking part in the national initiative ‘Free Wills Month’.  The scheme, which takes place every October, is backed by charities and solicitors ask their clients to consider leaving a donation to a chosen cause when they die.  The Free Wills Month campaign is aimed at people aged 55 and over.

Gales Solicitors promote 'Remember A Charity in your Will Week' and urges clients to ensure that their wills accurately reflect their wishes

11^th Sep 2019

Gales Solicitors is taking part in the national initiative ‘Remember A Charity in your Will Week’ which runs from 9 to 15 September 2019.  The scheme is backed by charities and solicitors ask their clients to consider leaving a donation to a chosen cause when they die.

The UK may shortly have its first co- habiting Prime Minister in Downing Street, which leads Gales Solicitor's Partner to discuss common co-habiting legal pitfalls

29^th Jul 2019

On the 24th July, for the first time in our history, the United Kingdom will have a Prime Minister who may soon be co-habiting in Downing Street. Matthew Moore Partner at Gales Solicitors in Bournemouth discusses the common legal pitfalls to consider when co-habiting.

Gales Legal Secretary Stephanie crowned Miss Earth England

17^th Jul 2019

Stephanie Wyatt is a Legal Secretary at Gales Solicitors in Winton and has recently been crowned Miss Earth England.  The 19- year- old won the coveted award, amidst stiff competition in a final which took place at the Arden Hotel in Birmingham. 

Gales Solicitor, Matthew Moore oversees successful Citizens Advice mergers

8^th Jul 2019

As Chair of Citizens Advice Bournemouth Matthew Moore, Senior Partner at Gales Solicitors in Bournemouth, has overseen the successful merger of Citizens Advice Bournemouth with Citizens Advice Christchurch and Citizens Advice Poole, formerly 3 separate organisations.

New conveyancing team at Gales Solicitors in Bournemouth

8^th Jul 2019

Gales Solicitors in Bournemouth has a new conveyancing team in place, led by Head of Conveyancing, Adrian Randall.  Adrian is joined by conveyancing Exec Ros Keenan, Secretary Stephanie Wyatt and Senior Secretary Christine Weeks.

Gales Solicitors respond to research which shows that two-thirds of parents make no legal provision for kids

20^th Nov 2018

Research from Direct Line Life Insurance shows that 65% of parents have made no legal provision for who would raise their children if they were no longer able to. It was also found that of those who had discussed the matter, 31% wouldn't give the person access to money from their estate, with 30% saying they would rather leave it in trust for their children. 

Employment lawyer to be based at Tuckton office of Gales Solicitors

7^th Nov 2018

Gales Solicitor’s employment lawyer, Sarah England, has moved over to the new Tuckton offices, following the recent merger of Robert Wrynne Solicitors and Gales Solicitors.  The Tuckton office is now known as Robert Wrynne Solicitors, incorporating Gales Solicitors.

Gales Solicitors look at whether you can still get divorced

5^th Nov 2018

Matthew Moore, Senior Partner at Gales Solicitors in Bournemouth looks at the recent case where a woman was denied her divorce. Like many women whose marriage has broken down she relied on the grounds of her husband’s unreasonable behaviour. For many years the courts have taken weak grounds for divorce and accepted them as satisfactory. However, it wasn’t to be this time!

Gales Solicitors promote Free Wills Month and urges clients to ensure that their wills accurately reflect their wishes

17^th Oct 2018

Gales Solicitors is taking part in the national initiative ‘Free Wills Month’.  The scheme, which takes place every October, is backed by charities and solicitors ask their clients to consider leaving a donation to a chosen cause when they die.  The Free Wills Month campaign is aimed at people aged 55 or over.