Graysons Solicitors

03/06/2026

Another fantastic 5 star review for our team.

01/06/2026

This month we are going to address some common misconceptions in law, starting with family law.

“Common law marriage gives you the same rights as being married”

Megan Wroe, Head of Family Law at Graysons says: “Often, people who cohabit rather than marry, refer to themselves as “common law spouses”, generally because they live together as if they were married, but in fact, there is no such thing as a common law spouse.

It is a complete myth. A cohabiting partner has no claim on any of their partner’s assets unless they can show a legal or equitable interest.

For example, they would have no claim on the other party’s pension, which is often one of the highest value assets a person may have. If the main home is owned in one party’s sole name, rather than jointly, they would have to prove that they have an interest in the property, for example by way of contribution or express agreement.

In contrast, for married couples or those in a civil partnership, all the assets would go into the “joint pot”, whether owned in one person’s sole name or jointly and then consideration would be given as to how those assets should be shared. This could be equally or unequally depending on the circumstances.”

If you would like advice regarding your circumstances, contact our team today.

31/05/2026

Going through a divorce is probably one of the hardest things you'll ever do. Choosing the right solicitor to represent you can mean the difference between a drawn-out battle or a resolution that works for your family.

Before you instruct anyone, here are five questions you should ask:

31/05/2026

A judge has ruled that a wife’s share of matrimonial assets should be reduced by 40% due to her conduct.

The court has a wide range of factors that are considered when deciding how your assets should be divided on divorce. One of these factors is ‘the conduct of the parties, if that conduct is such that it would be the opinion of the court for it to be inequitable to disregard it’. Often this factor is raised by a party due to the behaviour of a spouse during the course of litigation, for example by failing to provide full disclosure or delaying proceedings unnecessarily (known as litigation conduct), however like in this recent case it can also be raised with respect to a spouse’s behaviour during the marriage.

A very high bar must be met for conduct to be considered.

The judge ruled that this bar had been reached in this case.

Read more here >

Megan discusses case where judge takes conduct into account and reduces wife's financial settlement

29/05/2026

After suffering medical negligence I contacted Graysons Solicitors and found them to be absolutely amazing.
My case was taken on by Ben Bailey and he was really friendly professional solicitor who kept me informed and offered fantastic advice and service.
I would recommend Graysons Solicitors to anyone who has suffered medical negligence or believe they have please contact Ben Bailey and he will give you the best advice you can get.

28/05/2026

Graysons will sponsor the project to celebrate the life and legacy of George Stephenson next month when visitors to the Holy Trinity Church will have the chance to explore Chesterfield’s rich railway and industrial heritage.

George Stephenson Day 2026 will take place on Saturday, June 13th, from 10am until 4pm at the Newbold Road church, the final resting place of the pioneering engineer known as the ‘Father of Railways’.

The event forms part of a wider George Stephenson heritage initiative, supported by a £240,600 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and additional backing from partners including Graysons Solicitors, EMR, CrossCountry Rail, the Raymond Ross Fund and Holy Trinity Church itself.

Peter Clark, managing partner at Graysons Solicitors, said:

“We’re proud to support a project that not only celebrates one of the most important figures in British engineering history, but also shines a light on Chesterfield’s wider industrial heritage. George Stephenson Day promises to be a fantastic opportunity for the community to engage with the town’s remarkable past and to see the exciting transformation taking place at Holy Trinity.”

27/05/2026

We are pleased to announced our sponsorship of the ‘Carer of the Year’ category at next month’s Chesterfield FC Community Awards.

The awards evening will take place at the SMH Group Stadium on Saturday, June 20th, and will celebrate individuals from across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire who have made an outstanding contribution to their communities over the past 12 months.

We are proud to support an award recognising the dedication, compassion and selflessness shown by carers across the region.

Peter Clark, managing partner at Graysons Solicitors, said: “Carers play an incredibly important role within our communities, often putting the needs of others before their own on a daily basis. Many do so quietly and without recognition, despite making a huge difference to the lives of vulnerable people and families across the region.

“We are delighted to sponsor the ‘Carer of the Year’ award and look forward to helping celebrate some truly inspiring individuals at this year’s Community Awards.”
The Chesterfield FC Community Awards were launched to recognise local people who have gone above and beyond in supporting others, overcoming adversity, or helping make their communities better places to live.

Pic caption: Carer of the Year 2024 Amy Rodda (front row, second from left) alongside Councillor Allan Ogle (front row, left) and Graysons staff at the awards ceremony.

25/05/2026

Buying or selling a house is one of the most stressful things you will ever do. At Graysons we like to take some of that stress away from you. We allow you to track the progress of your transaction using an app. Not only that, you’ll be able to safely and securely complete and upload your documentation, and to contact our Conveyancing Team directly throughout your transaction. Make sure you ask our Conveyancing Team about the app when getting a quote or on instruction.

22/05/2026

I had a very positive experience and found the team to be professional, responsive, and helpful throughout the process especially James Hardy. Communication was clear and timely, and everything was handled efficiently from start to finish.

I really appreciated the support and guidance provided, which made the whole process straightforward and stress-free. I would not hesitate to recommend their services to others.

Thank you again for your assistance.

20/05/2026

If you feel that you have suffered due to the negligence of a medical professional and you wish to discuss your case to see if you can claim compensation, contact our medical negligence experts now.