Baines Solicitors

06/10/2026

Your legal dispute does not need an audience on Facebook.

I understand the urge to post when you are angry, upset or certain that the other person is in the wrong.

You want to explain your side.

You want friends to know what happened.

You might even hope the post puts pressure on the other person.

The problem is that a Facebook post, Instagram story, WhatsApp message or angry comment can last much longer than the feeling that made you send it.

Screenshots can be saved.

Messages can be forwarded.

A few rushed words can later be read by a solicitor, insurer or judge without the context you had in your head when you wrote them.

That does not mean you should stay silent about how you feel.

It means you should be careful about where you say it and who can see it.

Whether the issue involves family law, a personal injury claim or a civil dispute, one simple rule is worth remembering.

👉 If you would not want it read back to you later, do not post it now.

If you are dealing with a dispute, I can help you understand what to do next before things become more complicated.

At Baines Solicitors, we provide straightforward legal advice without unnecessary jargon.

Get in touch today for a free, no obligation consultation.

Tel: 01492 685462
Email: [email protected]
Website: bit.ly/47fyCpL

Ever written a post, only to stop yourself from hitting send?

02/10/2026

A bad beauty treatment is not always negligence. 💅🏻

But sometimes it is more than a disappointing result.

We put a lot of trust in the person carrying out a beauty or cosmetic treatment.

Most appointments go as planned.

But if you are left with a burn, scarring, infection, nerve damage or another injury, it is reasonable to ask what went wrong.

The important point is that an unwanted result does not automatically mean somebody was negligent.

The question is whether appropriate care was taken and whether the treatment caused an injury that could have been avoided.

That might involve the product used, the equipment, the technique, the advice you were given or the way the treatment was carried out.

If you are unsure, do not assume you have no options just because the treatment happened in a salon or clinic rather than a hospital.

Personal injury claims can arise from beauty and cosmetic treatments too.

At Baines Solicitors, we deal with personal injury claims arising from beauty and cosmetic treatments and can advise you on whether you may have a claim.

We offer practical legal advice after an injury and explain the next steps clearly.

Call today for your free consultation.

Tel: 01492 685462
Email: [email protected]
Website: bit.ly/47fyCpL

01/10/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Like so many people, breast cancer has touched my life personally which makes this month about far more than wearing pink, it is about raising awareness.

It is about checking yourself and knowing what is normal for your body. It is about encouraging the people we love to do the same. It is also about remembering those we have lost, supporting those currently going through treatment and celebrating those who have come through the other side.

Please take a moment this month to check yourself and if something doesn’t feel right go to your doctor. Never feel that you are wasting anyone’s time and always push if you are not happy.

Early detection can make such an important difference.

30/09/2026

When a relationship ends, the hardest argument might have four legs. 🐶

People usually expect family law to deal with children, the home and finances after separation.

Then someone asks, “Who gets the dog?”

Under the law in England and Wales, pets are generally treated as personal property rather than in the same way as children.

That sounds simple on paper.

In real life, it can feel anything but simple.

A 2024 Family Court case, FI v DO [2024] EWFC 384 (B), showed how the court can look at the practical facts around a family dog, including who had mainly cared for the dog and the home where the dog had been living.

For separating couples, that can make conversations about a pet surprisingly emotional.

The person who paid for the dog may not be the only fact that matters in the wider dispute.

That is why it helps to get family law advice before the disagreement becomes harder to manage.

If you are separating, I can help you understand the legal position and the practical options.

At Baines Solicitors, we understand that family law isn't always just about what's valuable on paper.

Get in touch today for a free, no obligation consultation.

Tel: 01492 685462
Email: [email protected]
Website: bit.ly/47fyCpL

If you separated, who do you think should keep the family pet?

29/09/2026

Baines Solicitors are proud to sponsor Casey Bedford who is now playing for Holywell in the Cymru Premier.

Good luck Casey and good luck to Holywell Town F.C. for the rest of the season ⚽️

A big thank you to Baineslaw for sponsoring defender Casey Bedford this season. Your support is hugely appreciated.

28/09/2026

Injured at work when it wasn’t your fault?

If you were hurt at work, the detail that matters may not be the accident itself.

I often hear people say, “It was just one of those things,” especially after a workplace accident.

Sometimes that is true.

But employers also have legal responsibilities to take reasonable steps to keep people safe.

That can include proper training, suitable equipment and a working environment that does not expose staff to avoidable risks.

If those responsibilities were not met and you were injured as a result, it may be worth getting legal advice before you decide there is nothing you can do.

An accident at work can happen in an office, a shop, a warehouse, a kitchen, a factory or on a building site.

The setting changes, but the key question is often similar.

Was there something your employer should reasonably have done to reduce the risk?

That first conversation can help make the situation much clearer.

At Baines Solicitors, we can look at what happened, explain whether an employer’s liability claim may be relevant and talk you through your options.

Free, no‑pressure consultation available.

Tel: 01492 685462
Email: [email protected]
Website: bit.ly/47fyCpL

Would you know what to do first after an accident at work?

25/09/2026

I set up Baines Solicitors because getting legal help should feel human.

Legal problems can already leave you worried, frustrated or unsure what happens next.

The last thing you need is to feel nervous about calling your solicitor or confused by language that makes no sense.

That is why I built Baines Solicitors around a more personal approach.

When you speak to me, I want you to understand what is happening with your case, why a step is being taken and what comes next.

I use plain English, keep communication clear and make space for the fact that every person’s situation is different.

Whether you need help with personal injury, family law or divorce, the aim is the same.

You should feel listened to, informed and able to ask questions without feeling like you are wasting anyone’s time.

At Baines solicitors, I want legal advice to feel more accessible, not more intimidating.

We provide straightforward legal advice with a personal service and, where appropriate, flexible payment arrangements.

From injury law to family law we have you covered.

Get in touch today for a free, no obligation consultation.

Tel: 01492 685462
Email: [email protected]
Website: bit.ly/47fyCpL

What would make speaking to a solicitor feel easier for you?

16/09/2026

**Justice should not depend on who has the deepest pockets**

"I will just leave it, they can have it all" I heard those words from a new client recently.

They had approached a number of firms looking for legal advice but simply wasn't in a position to pay the sums required upfront to pay for representation. Meanwhile, the person on the other side was able to fund legal representation and continue pushing matters forward.

Eventually, they had reached the point where they felt that giving up was the only option and that raises something I feel very strongly about, access to justice should not depend entirely on who has the deepest pockets.

Of course, solicitors are businesses, we have staff, premises, insurance and significant professional costs to meet and it simply isn't possible to act without charge in every case. But I do not believe someone's financial circumstances should automatically mean the door is closed before we have even heard their story.

We look at every case individually and where appropriate, we offer flexible payment arrangements and undertake a limited amount of pro bono work. Where we genuinely cannot help, we will always try to signpost someone towards an organisation or service that may be able to.

Access to good legal advice should not be reserved only for those who can most easily afford it. That principle is, and always will be, part of the ethos behind Baines Solicitors.

Unfortunately, financial imbalance can sometimes be used as another form of power. A person may feel forced to give up simply because the other party has deeper pockets and can afford to keep fighting. That should never be the reason someone walks away from something they may be legally entitled to.