Coodes are an award-winning firm of Solicitors in Cornwall & Devon Taking care of the past, present and future

Divorce

We act for either party to a divorce, whether they are filing the divorce petition or responding to it, and always aim to make this difficult time as straightforward and painless as possible. Your divorce lawyer will guide you through the requirements of divorce law, and explain clearly and simply how the divorce procedure works.

Whilst the “quickie divorce” is another legal myth, we will ensure the divorce process takes no longer than necessary and where appropriate will arrange mediation or a “round table” meeting if this will help to sort out problems.

Environmental permits are now required for all properties with a private drainage system

The Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010 came into force on 6th April 2010. The objective is to regulate the discharge of treated sewage and effluent by the issuing of permits. Most properties are connected to the main sewers, however for some properties this is not possible and there needs to be an alternative method for waste disposal.

Holsworthy takes the lead in helping make housing affordable for local people!

Pam Johns who manages our Holsworthy Office comments on the Localism Bill and Holsworthy leading by example! She says…….. “there’s exciting times ahead locally with this Government committed to a “Localism Bill” meaning if there’s over 70% support for a scheme to build some houses for local people in a village/hamlet etc, the Local Housing [...]