Courts Won't Enforce Undocumented 'Rights'  by Peter Yates, Partner It is often thought that, when couples live together, they have similar rights to those who are married or in a civil partnership. However, this is far from the truth, as a...

Plan Ahead by Martin Oates, Partner, Poole Townsend There are around 750,000 people in the UK who suffer from dementia, for which there is no known cure. Dementia includes various disorders that result in loss of brain function. The most common form of...

If a job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right – and that includes your Will.  When you see a solicitor to prepare your Will you get someone who is • professionally qualified to do the work, especially if they have the extra...

By Joanne Copeland, Partner (Personal Injury Specialist), Poole Townsend Over 1,500 people who suffered chemical burns and allergic reactions after buying ‘toxic sofas’ are to share a compensation settlement worth £20 million, in what...

Recommended by Mr A, West Midlands "Craig Turner in the Estate Agency office at Ulverston has also been truly excellent.  He kept me up to date on a regular basis with all matters relating to the property and did so in a very professional manner...

James Whewell, Sales Negotiator, Estate Agency, Kendal branch receives a 'Thank You' A BIG ‘Thank You’ to you all for the beautiful brochure and services rendered so far and most of all the friendly, pleasant service. Mr & Mrs N, Kendal...

In advising as to a Financial Settlement within divorce proceedings, the starting point is the financial position of the parties as at that date (not when they separated) and the principles set out at Section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (I will go...

Trystan Roberts, Partner receves a 'Thank You' from Mr W, Barrow-in-Furness "Thanks for all the work you did for me in clearing my name of the false allegations made against me. This was my first experience of dealing with the Crown Prosecution...

Poole Townsend’s Lettings Department is celebrating their 150th successful letting with landlord Mr Bedall, of Beddall’s Newsagents in Dalton. Mr & Mrs Beddall have owned the maisonette above the St Mary’s Hospice shop in Market...

Many thanks for you and your colleagues contributions to the sale held in Ulverston library on 8th and 10th July to raise funds and awareness of Pancreatic cancer research fund. This was very successful and people were very kind and generous and the sum of...

After reading an article in the Evening Mail, Jenna Tranter, Lettings Co-ordinator, Poole Townsend asked her colleagues, friends and family if they had any old books to donate for a charity book sale. What Jenna didn’t bank on was the overwhelming...

Poole Townsend unveil new design town houses at Barrow’s most prestigious housing development - Holbeck Rise Holbeck Rise, Barrow’s most prestigious new housing development on the edge of the popular Holbeck estate, will on Saturday 17th July...

Spousal Maintenance by Peter Yates, Partner, Poole Townsend Q: My wife and I are separated. She is seeking maintenance for herself. However, she is cohabiting, so do I have to pay maintenance to her? A: This is always a thorny issue. Legislation does not...

Re:  The sale and purchase of properties in Ulverston, Cumbria "Quick message to pass on our thanks to your team for a job well done in the sale and purchase of the above two mentioned properties. Please pass our thanks onto Kate Last –...

Separation Agreement Q: My husband and I have agreed we need to divorce. There is no adultery or unreasonable behaviour on either side so we will need to separate for two years before bringing divorce proceedings. Can we sort out matters relating to...

In line with their strategy to sponsor local community groups, Ian N Gunby & Co Solicitors, part of the Poole Townsend Group, this month sponsor Milnthorpe Cricket Club.  Established in 1863, Milnthorpe Cricket Club play in the Heysham...

... by Peter Yates, Partner, Poole Townsend Q: How long do I need to have been married before I can start divorce proceedings? A. You cannot start divorce proceedings until you have been married for at least 12 months. Q: What evidence do I need to...

by Martin Oates, Partner, Poole Townsend  Q: I have heard that more people are developing dementia. Is this true? A: Government figures published in February 2010 show that there are 15% more dementia sufferers than previously thought. If you get...

 Newly qualified Domestic Energy Assessor, Craig Turner joins his colleagues Amanda Lowes and Stuart Coward (with pic l-r Stuart Coward and Amanda Lowes with newly qualified Domestic Energy Assessor, Craig Turner) In light of the...

  Your Personal Injury Questions answered by: Joanne Copeland Partner, Poole Townsend (1) Q. I recently had an accident that was not my fault. I suffered quite serious injuries including a broken leg. The Insurance Company of the other driver...

  Q: My neighbour went into a care home last year. His daughter tells me that she has to sell her dad’s home to pay for his care fees. Surely this can’t be right? My neighbour has paid taxes and National Insurance since he was 16. A: Your...

Poole Townsend sponsor Kendal United Under 7's.  Pictured wearing their new football strip with Coach, Simon Hansen at their training ground,Queen Katherine School, Appleby Road,Kendal.  ...

Local community sponsorship.  Kendal United junior football team.  Pictured in their new football strips, sponsored by Poole Townsend.  ...

Poole Townsend 2010 Annual Conference It’s all about Teamwork … the key message   Peter Yates, Partner   Poole Townsend, the region’s largest independent solicitor, estate/letting agent and Independent...

Who Gets the Family Home?   Peter Yates, Partner Family break-up is always complicated and when there is a property involved, things can get very complex indeed. In principle, when a couple are cohabiting (not married or in a civil...