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MICKLEFIELD HEDGEHOG RESCUE FUNDRAISER

Brearleys Solicitors and their staff have managed to raise £213.01 so far towards the rescue’s new hedgehog clinic.  Funds are still needed so if anyone could please share this link, and of course donate anything you can, it would be greatly appreciated.  Betty (pictured) says thank you!   https://www.paypal.me/Micklefieldhedgehogs?locale.x=en_GB  

101 Questions Answered about Separating with Children

Brearleys is on the Family Law Panel for non-profit organisation Only Mums and Dads and has had the opportunity to contribute to their new book. 101 Questions Answered about Separating with Children is an invaluable first source of legal know-how to help every separating or divorcing parent. For more information please follow the link below. […]

How to Propose a Prenup this Valentines Day

Valentines Day is usually a day associated with love, chocolate, romance and maybe even a marriage proposal. If you are thinking of proposing, you may want to consider protecting your existing financial position by way of a prenuptial agreement. Arguments about finances are one of the major causes of marital breakdown and therefore it is […]

Accident on Birds Nest Swing

Mrs F was visiting her local playground with her daughter and as she went on the Birds Nest Swing she caught her foot on the raised matting causing Mrs F injuries to her leg resulting in 3 fractures. The swing was also found to have been placed at the incorrect height. The Council have now […]

Preventing Illegal Working

The Home Office has a code of practice on preventing illegal working. This code sets out the checks that Employers should conduct to avoid a civil penalty in the event of illegal working. The first code which came out in 2014, has now been updated and it provides that Employers may establish a statutory excuse […]

MICKLEFIELD HEDGEHOG RESCUE FUNDRAISER

One of our staff members is helping raise funds for this wonderful hedgehog rescue, based in West Yorkshire, to convert their garage into a hedgehog clinic. The rescue need to raise at least £354.00 for a new garage door plus other items which are required to get the clinic up and running.   Any amount […]

Thank You

At Brearleys we love to hear Feedback on our services. Theses clients have made a carrot cake and some muffins and said:-  “To Lorraine & team. Just wanted to say a massive “Thank you” for all your hard work on the sale of my apartment, I really do appreciate it, you are Fab!!!  J, J & Mr […]

Sign Knocks Over Customer at Tesco

Mrs B had gone to her local Tesco to do some shopping and as she was exiting the building a large sign blew over knocking the claimant over onto the ground. As a result of the Mrs B’s accident she sustained an injury to her back and arm. Tesco have now admitted responsibility for Mrs […]

Car Drives Into House

Mrs R was laid in bed at home relaxing when all of a sudden she heard a loud bang she came downstairs to investigate and found that a car had driven into the garden wall and had also hit the window of the house. Brearleys submitted a claim to the third party insurer’s on behalf […]

SEPARATION AGREEMENTS AND WHY YOU NEED ONE

Not everyone is ready to divorce when they separate, but still need to deal with and protect themselves in respect of the financial consequences of the breakdown of their marriage. This can be done by entering into what is a called a ‘Separation Agreement’ which is a formal document setting out the agreement reached in […]