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The 22 April 2014 marks a day of significant changes in family law as the Single Family Court comes into existence. This marks a significant reform of the Family Justice System. The Single Court will be a national Court for...

North Yorkshire law firm, Walker Foster has appointed experienced family lawyer, Geraldine Farry, to boost its family law team.  Following the recent retirement of Alister Keighley, after 40 years in practice, the family team has been restructured. Liz Hebden, who will...

Walker Foster Solicitors are pleased to announce that Mrs Katie Hindmarsh will be joining their Private Client team, working full time at their Ilkley office, as from Monday 31st March 2014.   Katie is a qualified Solicitor with experience in...

Walker Foster has joined only a handful of firms in the UK to be awarded membership to the Law Society’s Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS), the mark of excellence for wills, probate and estate administration. Walker Foster is the...

The recent criminal trial of Chris Huhne and his ex-wife, Vicky Pryce, threw into the spotlight the potential repercussions of an acrimonious and bitter divorce.   A woman scorned, Miss Pryce attempted to bring down her former husband by exposing...

David Barton, Conveyancing Partner at the firm’s Ilkley office is pleased to report that Walker Foster are helping more people to move house than ever before. “Conveyancing at our Ilkley office has been busy for a number of years but...

A common question asked by clients when we are advising on the administration of a person’s estate is “What is Probate?” Basically, “Probate” is a legal document, granted by the Probate Registry, to prove an executor’s right to be able...

Walker Foster solicitors are delighted to announce that Amanda Kilner, who works in our family department, has been selected as Skipton Golf Club’s youngest lady captain.  Amanda works alongside Liz Hebden in work ranging from children disputes to financial arrangements...

Walker Foster in Skipton, Silsden, Ilkley and Barnoldswick has retained the national Law Society’s law management quality mark, Lexcel. Lexcel is developed specifically for the legal profession.  It is an optional, recognised accreditation scheme for law firms which gives assurance...

The Times reports today that the Law Commission has recommended that pre-nuptial agreements will be enshrined in law under plans to reform divorce laws and reduce the number of relationships ending in damaging Court battles. The Commission is due to...