Seriously, imagine the disappointment; saving up to buy yourself a nice, shiny new-build past the ring-road of the town, you’ve moved in, you’ve hung all your pictures up, you get the point… But then, the reality hits. You want some milk, some bread, or maybe just to nip to the pub. Nope. You don’t drive.…Continue reading
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Wosskow Brown’s Guide to Bonfire Night in South Yorkshire
It’s a couple of weeks until Bonfire Night now, and there’s all sorts going on around Sheffield and Barnsley! Here are some of the best bonfires and firework displays taking place nearby each of our offices across South Yorkshire. Attercliffe – After Dark If…Continue reading
The Ins and Outs of Parental Alienation
There’s a lot of uncertainty when parents separate. There’s uncertainty for all sides, including the child/children of the parents. It’s certainly not an easy process and there’s a lot to think about and agree on; where the children live, how much time they spend with each parent, and the list goes on. Social workers who…Continue reading
Playing Hide and Seek With Your Money… NOT Fun!
There’s a surprisingly high number of people who’ve forgotten passwords to their savings accounts or pensions, therefore losing track of their own money. According to a recent survey, approximately seven million have cash flying around in ‘dormant accounts’ and 52% of these people blamed themselves… for forgetting the password! National Savings and Investments (NS&I) quizzed…Continue reading
Police Will Be Doing Eye Tests When They Stop You
The importance of having good eyesight as a driver is significant, because we all know the potential risks of driving if your eyesight isn’t decent enough. For obvious reasons, police are determined to ensure that all drivers can clearly see. In order to ensure that the risks don’t become a reality, some police forces are…Continue reading
We Will Stop Your Worst Conveyancing Nightmare From Coming True
Many people who have been through the process of buying a house have experienced this certain type of problem. All house buyers have at least dealt with the worry of this issue arising. What if your conveyancer goes on holiday during your transaction?! Forget your ghost stories, your undying fear of spiders and your horrifying…Continue reading
Spider Season is Back – and Here’s How To Survive It
Yes, it’s that time of the year again. No, this is not a drill (unfortunately). So brace yourselves, arachnophobes, because the seasonal spider invasion is underway, and some people are saying that the ‘beasts’ are even bigger this year… Don’t get too panicky just yet though, because there are some suggestions as to how to…Continue reading
Beware of Breaking the Law When Taking Your Child on Holiday After Divorce or Separation
This is the time of year when parents are looking for holidays for themselves and their children. It’s a time that is often busy for family lawyers, due to the rise in disputes regarding separated parents wanting to take their child on holiday. Parental Responsibility: It’s extremely important to determine who has parental responsibility. If…Continue reading
Wosskow Brown Raise Over £1000 for St Luke’s Hospice
Back in April, St Luke’s Hospice did a ‘Make a Will Month’, due to the importance of making a Will, and the fact that 60% of British people still don’t have a Will. The Sheffield-based Hospice decided to team up with local law firms to make it easier for people to make a Will, raising…Continue reading
What Happens To Your Social Media Accounts After You Die
This is something that is rarely thought of or spoken about at the moment, probably because social media isn’t so commonly used amongst the current older generation, but in a few decades it will become increasingly common to know about how to deal with your social media accounts in preparation for your death. Nowadays, so…Continue reading