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Condolences
We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty the Queen. Our deepest condolences and thoughts go out to the entire Royal Family at...

Almy & Thomas
Sep 8, 20221 min read


Who Needs A Will?
Are you wondering if you need a will? Most of us don’t want to consider our own passing, for good reason, but the need to have a will...

Almy & Thomas
Jul 18, 20222 min read
ADVANCED WARNING OF NETWORK MAINTENANCE
Our telephone and email services may be affected during 1pm and 2pm on Wednesday 13th July 2022 Due to an update to our IT and telephone...

Almy & Thomas
Jul 10, 20221 min read
The New Divorce Law
Readers will recall our commentary regarding the introduction of the new Divorce Law in April of this year. On analysis there is...

Almy & Thomas
May 24, 20221 min read
New Director
Almy & Thomas are pleased to announce that Stephanie Teece has accepted an appointment as Director with Almy & Thomas Limited, commencing...

Almy & Thomas
May 11, 20221 min read
Quickie Divorces
The new procedure and law for quickie divorces came in on the 6th April 2022 with a prequel transitional period of five days. Whilst the...

Almy & Thomas
Apr 13, 20221 min read
Claims Against The Police, False Imprisonment, Unlawful Arrest and Detention
Almy & Thomas undertake niche work in respect of this type of claim against the Devon & Cornwall Police Authority and other Police...

Almy & Thomas
Mar 24, 20221 min read


What Child Arrangements Are Needed During a Divorce?
Going through a divorce can be a lengthy and difficult process, no matter whether the reasoning be congenial or not. However, before...

Almy & Thomas
Mar 22, 20223 min read
No Fault Divorce
On 6th April 2022 the new procedure for non-fault based divorce goes online and our Solicitors are preparing themselves for the news...

Almy & Thomas
Mar 17, 20221 min read
Will Writers
We may well have mentioned it before but we warn clients in respect of the appointment of Will Writers as opposed to instructing...

Almy & Thomas
Feb 11, 20221 min read
Problem Solving
Almy & Thomas are reminded of PISA (Problem Impact Solution Action). That is very much part of the service we provide within the...

Almy & Thomas
Jan 7, 20221 min read
Court Fees Increase
Court fees have increased from 30th September 2021. We have to say we had very little notice from the Court service. You can view the...

Almy & Thomas
Oct 6, 20211 min read


Stamp Duty holiday ended 30th June 2021.
We are delighted to be able to say that our conveyancing department completed 56 conveyancing transactions by 30th June. Needless to say,...

Almy & Thomas
Jul 7, 20211 min read
Residential Sales & Stamp Duty - 30 June 2021
The latest survey from Savills shows that two thirds of current buyers were never expecting to benefit from the extending of the tax cut...

Almy & Thomas
Jun 14, 20211 min read
Whiplash Reforms
New Whiplash Injury Regulations came into force on 31st May 2021 Legislation to implement the Government’s whiplash reforms came into...

Almy & Thomas
Jun 3, 20211 min read
Legal Services Order
In respect of divorce and funding financial disputes on matrimonial breakdowns, there is a little used tool which is known as the Legal...

Almy & Thomas
Apr 20, 20211 min read


Is the Property Boom Over?
The property boom has continued throughout lockdown fuelled by low interest rates and the Stamp Duty holiday until the end of March. Is...

Almy & Thomas
Mar 1, 20211 min read
Solicitors Review
Clients beware! There has been a recent case in the press and legal journals of a firm of solicitors suing a former client who posted an...

Almy & Thomas
Feb 12, 20211 min read
Facebook in Divorce Proceedings
An article in the national press gave a figure of 30% attributable to the breakdown of marriages due to the use of Facebook. We have say...

Almy & Thomas
Jan 21, 20211 min read
COVID 19 UPDATE
WE ARE STILL OPEN FOR BUSINESS! Almy & Thomas are still open for business. Clients old and new can attend the office by appointment. We...

Almy & Thomas
Jan 7, 20211 min read
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