Tallents Solicitors

01/06/2026

As Head of our Children Law team at Tallents Solicitors, I want to emphasise how crucial it is for parents to engage properly with the pre-proceedings process, which is also known as the PLO (Public Law Outline) process, says Mat Derbyshire.

If you've received a 'letter before proceedings' please call us to speak to a sympathetic member of our Children Law team.

Read more about the PLO process on our website 👉 https://lttr.ai/ArtIL

29/05/2026

When did you last update your will? If you've had a major change in your life: marriage, children, divorce, moving home, or a death, then you should review it to ensure it reflects your up-to-date wishes. Our solicitors can help: https://bit.ly/3XA2vKR

28/05/2026

High-conflict children law cases involving alienation - Head of Family Law at Tallents Solicitors, Andrew Stout explains a recent ruling and why parents should be aware of the outcomes.

For parents involved in difficult separation disputes, this case shows three important things, notes Andy.

First, the court expects proper evidence, not labels, when a child is said to be rejecting a parent.

Second, allegations of abuse or harm must be examined fully before the court decides whether “alienation” is really in play.

Third, the court will be cautious about expert evidence that tries to oversimplify a complex family story.

You can read more about this case on our website: https://lttr.ai/ArmT0

26/05/2026

For anyone needing family law advice, our FREE phone-in clinic is available on the FIRST and LAST Tuesday evening of each month between 5-7pm.

Just call 01636 813411 to speak to a solicitor in confidence. We're here for you, so please call us THIS EVENING if you need family law advice.

25/05/2026

We regularly advise landowners and buyers in Nottinghamshire on how to challenge or vary agricultural occupancy conditions. If you need to have an Agricultural Tie removed, then speak to our rural law specialists first.

Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/ArfT7

22/05/2026

The changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property relief, scheduled to have been fully implemented by April 2026, are designed to make the system fairer, focusing on small family farms while increasing tax revenues.

But what are the impacts on farmers, landowners, and businesses? Sarah Allen from Tallents Solicitors explains what you need to know.

Read more on our website 👉 https://lttr.ai/ArZ6f

22/05/2026

When did you last update your will? You should update your will if a beneficiary already named in the will has predeceased you. Our experienced solicitors can make the process quick and easy for you: https://bit.ly/3XA2vKR

21/05/2026

Andrew Stout, Head of Family Law at Tallents Solicitors represented a party in a hearing, in which new legal precedents were set for future family law courts to follow.

For parents, the big message to take from the hearing is that a child’s reluctance to see a parent is not automatically proof of manipulation by the other parent.

The court must look at the whole picture, including any allegations of domestic abuse, emotional harm, coercive behaviour or other family conflict.

That matters because children can reject a parent for many reasons, and the court should not jump to conclusions without a full factual investigation.

Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/ArYTd

Andrew Stout from Tallents Solicitors explains high-conflict children law cases involving alienation with advice for parents separating.

19/05/2026

Andrew Stout, Head of Family Law at Tallents Solicitors represented a party in a hearing, in which new legal precedents were set for future family law courts to follow.

Here he explains the ruling and why parents involved in difficult disputes or high conflict cases may be interested in the results.

Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/ArIEd

19/05/2026

Our phone-in family law clinic will next take place on Tuesday 26 May, 5-7pm.

However, if you need personalised family law advice in the meantime, you can request a initial fixed-fee family law meeting with one of our legal specialists at our Newark office. Please call 01636 671881 to arrange a confidential appointment today.

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.tallents.co.uk/tallents-for-you-legal-services/family-law/initial-fixed-fee-family-law-meeting/