Milne Moser Solicitors has been Highly Commended in the Workplace Wellbeing Award at the Modern Law Private Client Awards 2026. The recognition was announced at a national awards ceremony held at Coombe Abbey in Coventry on 1st July. The South Lakeland firm, which has offices in Kendal and Milnthorpe, was recognised for a comprehensive workplace…
Inheritance tax has a reputation as a tax on the wealthy, but the reality is more complicated. Rising property values mean that a growing number of ordinary families find themselves facing an unexpected bill. Understanding how the tax works, and what reliefs are available, is the first step to making sure your estate is as…
Our family team are proud members of Resolution, the national body of 6,500 family lawyers committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes. As members we have campaigned with Resolution to the Government about the need to look at reform towards ending the endemic unfairness for cohabiting couples. The Law Commission’s 2024 scoping report identified…
The Government’s Social Housing Bill has recently received its Second Reading in the House of Lords and includes proposals that could significantly strengthen protections for victims of domestic abuse living in social housing. Whilst the Bill has not yet become law, the proposed changes represent a notable shift in approach. Traditionally, victims of domestic abuse…
Milne Moser’s Family Department recently spent time with St John’s Chambers to discuss the forthcoming changes to private law children proceedings and what they will mean for families involved in the Family Court process. The scheme, formerly known as the Pathfinder Pilot, has now been renamed the Child Focused Court and is being rolled out…
Milne Moser Solicitors has been shortlisted for the Workplace Wellbeing Award at the Modern Law Private Client Awards 2026. The awards celebrate excellence across private client practice, recognising the individuals, teams and firms delivering the highest standards of service and innovation. The South Lakeland firm, with offices in Kendal and Milnthorpe, has demonstrated a genuine…
When you are buying property in South Lakeland, does it matter where your solicitor is based? We think it does, and here is why. The area has its own character South Lakeland is not a typical residential market. It sits within and around the Lake District National Park and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and…
The family home is usually the most valuable and emotionally charged asset in any divorce. And despite what many people assume, there’s no simple rule about who gets to keep it. Here’s how English courts actually approach the question. There’s no automatic 50/50 split There’s no automatic right to half the house in divorce proceedings…
If you’ve heard the phrase “no-fault divorce” and wondered what it actually changes and what it doesn’t you’re not alone. Since the rules came into force in April 2022, they’ve reshaped how couples in England and Wales end their marriages. Here’s what you need to know. What changed, and why it matters Before April 2022,…
Milne Moser Solicitors is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzie Kavanagh as Partner. This appointment is a recognition of her professional standing and the significant contribution she has made to the firm and its clients. Suzie’s experience encompasses the full range of criminal defence work, from advising clients at the earliest stage of an…