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Walker Foster Solicitors is supporting Resolution’s Good Divorce Week, highlighting why the Government must support better advice for separating families Exclusive research from Resolution lays bare the human suffering and cost caused by family court delays Walker Foster is offering...

Our very first Walker Foster office dates back to 1919, founded by Arthur Henry Walker and his brother Horace.  Under the name ‘Arthur H Walker & Co’, the office on Skipton’s High Street quickly became a go-to place for the...

If you’re in the process of moving house or planning a move in the near future, we have the knowledge and expertise to help you. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, moving into your forever home or are a burgeoning property...

We’re often asked ‘why should I make a Will?’ Or ‘what is the best age to write a Will?’ And we’ve even heard some turn down the idea as they consider themselves ‘too young.’ A Will is hugely important in...

The 163rd Great Yorkshire Show has rolled into Harrogate – the location of our new Walker Foster office – bringing together thousands of farmers from across the country. And so with one of the UK’s largest agricultural events on our...

As families have changed, inheritance law has lagged behind. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your loved ones don’t lose out. Families have evolved. More people are co-habiting with their partners than ever before. With over 40...

Walker Foster Solicitors is delighted to announce the opening of our newest office in the beautiful spa town of Harrogate.  Due to our continued growth, Harrogate becomes our seventh office, following further expansion in 2020 with the launch of our...

“All unmarried couples should consider entering into a Cohabitation Agreement before buying a house or moving in together.” The reality for many couples is that, if they are unaware of their rights before living together there may be disastrous consequences...

A welcome change to the divorce laws in April 2022 means that married couples will no longer need to assign blame for the breakdown of a marriage. On April 6 this year, the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will...

A recent relaxation in the laws around the virtual witnessing of wills looks set to become a permanent change. Witnesses perform a vital role in making sure that a will is valid. Traditionally, the law requires that two people (who...