Category Archives: Litigation & Family Law
What happens to my online accounts and digital assets when I die?
Most of us now have online accounts and digital assets, whether that be passwords for Amazon, our Facebook and ITunes accounts or investments like Bitcoin. Historically, when making a Will, clients have considered standard assets such as houses, bank accounts …
Health & Welfare Lasting Powers Of Attorney – Covid And Care Homes
At Storrar Cowdry Solicitors we are experiencing an increase in enquires about Health & Welfare Lasting Powers of Attorney. Many concerned families have read about a particularly distressing case in the media recently regarding a daughter who was arrested for …
Wills – Divorce & Marriage
At Storrar Cowdry Solicitors we are supporting Resolution “Good Divorce Week” 2020. Clients often ask “what happens to my Will on divorce or if I marry again?” The effect of Divorce on an existing Will There are two stages to …
Wills – Remote Witnessing New Rules
New rules have been introduced to allow Wills to be witnessed virtually by video technology. These rules have been introduced as a temporary measure in response to the difficulties caused by lockdown restrictions and the COVID-19 pandemic. The new rules …
Denise Woodward joins Storrar Cowdry Solicitors, Chester as Solicitor and Partner
Leading North West law firm, Storrar Cowdry has appointed Denise Woodward as Solicitor and Partner in the Family Law Department. Hailing from Chester, Denise is a Solicitor with more than 20 years of experience in family matters involving companies, farms …
Coronavirus – Business as usual for Storrar Cowdry
Storrar Cowdry are still here for you, just working differently With the Government’s message to work from home wherever possible, here at Storrar Cowdry, we are committed to playing our part to protect our staff, our clients and the most …
Once a decision to end a marriage has been made, choosing the right family solicitor is vital, says family law expert Janet Baines. The early months of the year are a notoriously busy time for family solicitors. Spring cleaning can …
Janet Baines attends Houses of Parliament to lobby on behalf of Cheshire Resolution
Janet Baines, Partner in Storrar Cowdry’s Family Law Department, recently attended the Resolution Lobby Day at the Houses of Parliament. Janet is a former Chairman of Cheshire Resolution and, as leading divorce lawyer in Chester, has been actively involved in …
Divorce Solicitor Darlene Storrar receives Lifetime Achievement Award 2016 from Cheshire & North Wales Law Society
Darlene Storrar receives the 2016 Cheshire & North Wales Law Society Lifetime Achievement Award at the Society’s Annual Dinner at Chester Racecourse. The Silver Salver was presented by the current President of the Society, Diane Williams. Darlene thanked the members …
Significant change to Ear-marking Orders in matrimonial proceedings
The Daily Telegraph reported on 20 May 2015 that a large number of women who were relying on regular payments from their ex-husband’s pensions payable under Ear-marking Orders may be left with nothing in old age as a result. Ear-marking Orders …
