Updates and Legal News

Clarkes welcome colleagues from Terry Jones

You may have seen in the news recently the closure of Terry Jones Solicitors in Shropshire.  This was sad news not only for their clients but also for their staff. We are pleased to report that a number of Terry Jones’ staff have found a new home here at Clarkes and...
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It’s me or the Dog, Cat, Chicken or Goldfish

It will likely come as no surprise that the percentage of households with domestic pets continue to rise especially after a pandemic that saw the country forced to stay at home. The Pet Food Manufacturer Association’s statistics indicate that there are now over 12.5...
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Britney Spears signed a pre-nup, should I?

Rumour has it has it that Britney Spears entered into a pre-nuptial agreement to protect her $60 million fortune and there is a misconception that pre-nuptial agreements are just for celebrities. In truth, anyone can enter into a pre-nuptial agreement and there are...
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Have you got everything you need for a summer holiday planned with your children – passport, suitcase, parent consent form?

Now we are finally allowed to leave the country again, the airports are full of people trying to get away and spend some time in the sun. If you are planning to take your children abroad during the summer holidays, do you need to obtain the other parent’s consent? If...
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Divorced online? Don’t forget your Financial Order!

The 6 April 2022 saw the biggest shake up in divorce law for 50 years with the introduction of the new ‘no-fault’ divorce. Previously, couples had to establish one of 5 facts to prove that they were entitled to a divorce. The new system sees a much simpler process...
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Merry Christmas Jumper Day! www.christmasjumperday.org

Staff at Clarkes fully embraced national Christmas Jumper Day for Save the Children this year by attending on 16th December in a variety of festive knits. A wide array of winter woollies were on show and even a tinselly tie or two. This was an impressive display...

Lawyers Entering the Art World!

Following the recent refurbishment of Clarkes Shrewsbury offices, the lawyers in situ decided the walls looks rather bare. Rather than your average A4 pictures in snap frames, they decided to go one better and approached the Bear Steps gallery to see if any local...

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