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  • 25Jan
    Common law marriage - The myth

    In today's society an increasing number of couples live together without getting married, which has been described as a common-law wife or husband. However legally there is no such thing as a common law relationship. Under the law of England and Wales there are no rights given to cohabiting couples unless they are married or civil partners (same sex couples). Read more...

  • 16Jan
    Divorce - what are your options?

    Have you and your partner had a very difficult time this Christmas and decided that the best thing is to separate? Sadly you are not alone. January is actually the busiest month for the divorce courts in England and Wales. This is probably a result of couples spending too much time together over the festive season, the stress of the added financial burden that Christmas brings and/or because the New Year often seems an appropriate time to sort out issues that have been festering all year. Read more...

  • 22Dec
    UPDATE: Breast implants - the PIP debate

    UPDATE: Breast implants - the PIP debate There has recently been much press publicity about a particular type of breast implant which is manufactured by a French company. The Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP) implant. We published an article about these implants below, back in December - however we now know there is a much greater risk of rupture and leakage of the PIP implants, and the campaign for all women who have these implants to have them removed is growing. Read more...

  • 12Dec
    Conveyancing Quality accolade for Walker Smith Way

    Local law firm Walker Smith Way has achieved a nationally recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing services, accredited by the Law Society. Walker Smith Way is one of just three solicitors' practices in Chester, and one of two in Wrexham, to boast the Conveyancing Quality Standard (CQS) accreditation to date. Read more...

  • 07Dec
    Social Media Award Success for Walker Smith Way!

    A forward-thinking law firm has come out on top at the prestigious national Social Buzz Awards, given for innovation in social media strategies. Leading law firm Walker Smith Way is celebrating its win in the Best Professional Sector Social Media Strategy category. Read more...

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