Non-Molestation Orders

Katie Andrews Family Solicitor What is a Non-Molestation Order? Non Molestation Orders are an injunction which forbids the respondent from carrying out specific behavior such as threatening someone or attending a particular location. Non-Molestation Orders are protective measures which can be obtained through the family court. Typically, Non-Molestation Orders are more common where there is... Read More

Mediating in Probate Disputes

Martin Hall, Head of Litigation In many contentious probate matters, court proceedings are more likely than not inevitable. Litigation places significant strain on family relationships. Often widening existing rifts and creating new animosities that can persist long after the legal issues have been resolved. It is also costly, time-consuming, and frequently unpredictable. Mediation and other... Read More

Giving your child a voice

Jennifer Chudleigh Family Law Solicitor Many couples who have gone through separation or divorce may be familiar with mediation. Whether it is to settle finances or to reach agreement about child arrangements. Mediation has proved a successful non-contentious resolution tool as it gives the individuals control over decisions. It is a quick an less expensive... Read More

Divorce: Who gets the dog?

07 November 2025 Katie Andrews Trainee Family Solicitor As much as pets often are part of the family, under the law, they are treated as ‘property’. This means when it comes to separation, pets will be treated the same as other chattels within the house. Such as cars or jewellery. Whilst this is a difficult... Read More

Why use a Solicitor to obtain Probate and Administer the Estate of someone who has died?

October 2025 Ian Coules Probate Solicitor After someone dies, their affairs are finalised by their Personal Representative (‘PR’), who would either be appointed in their Will or under general law if there is no will.  It is open to any PR to try to deal with the estate themselves. But very often there will be... Read More

Identity verification will be required from 18 November 2025

02 September 2025 Jack Bull, corporate solicitor considers the recent changes to identity verification with Companies House. From November 18 2025, all company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will need to verify their identity with Companies House under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. For company directors 18 November marks the... Read More

Rogue landlords and terrible tenants: What are your rights?

August 2025 AMD’s Martin Hall, Head of Civil Litigation As rents continue to rise and demand for rental properties continue to increase, disputes between landlords and tenants are becoming more and more frequent. We at AMD Solicitors are frequently instructed to deal with such disputes. And set out below the answers to the questions we... Read More

Changes to reporting provisions in family cases

05 March 2025 Katie Andrews, Trainee Solicitor at AMD Solicitors considers the recent changes to reporting provisions in family cases. Traditionally, family hearings have been held in private in the interests of protecting the parties and any children involved. This means the public were unable to attend hearings unless permitted to do so by the... Read More

leasehold or freehold PROPERTY: the differences

20 February 2025 AMD’s Laura Wilkinson, Director and Head of residential property explains the differences between leasehold and freehold properties When considering purchasing a property it is useful to know some of the differences in property ownership in England and Wales.  AMD Solicitors’ Laura Wilkinson discusses some of these differences. FREEHOLD Freehold ownership means that... Read More

Understanding TOLATA Claims

2 January 2025 AMD’s Martin Hall explains TOLATA claims in detail; key issues, costs and ADR Property ownership disputes often carry significant emotional and financial burdens, particularly when they arise between family members, cohabiting partners, or business associates. The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA) provides a legal framework for resolving such disputes,... Read More

Your tenant has requested an early exit from their commercial lease, what can you do?

9 December 2024 AMD’s Tom Halliday, Commercial Solicitor explains what to do if your tenant has requested an early exit from their commercial lease. It is not uncommon for commercial tenants to ask to exit their leases early. Either because their business has failed, they no longer need the premises, or they are looking to... Read More

Resolving matters outside of Court

11 September 2024 Katie Andrews, Trainee Solicitor at AMD Solicitors explains the importance of Non-Court Dispute Resolution and the introduction of Form FM5 Recent changes to the Family Procedure Rules in respect of Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR) came into effect on 29 April 2024. Changes were made to encourage the use of NCDR to assist... Read More