When your relationship breaks down and you have children with your ex-partner, it is important to make arrangements regarding who the children will live with and how often they will spend time with the other parent. Previously known as seeking child custody, the process of organising residence for children post-separation of the parents is now referred to as Child Arrangements or Child Arrangement Disputes.

The safety and wellbeing of your child should always be the priority when making these arrangements. In some circumstances, parents may not agree on the arrangements for the children. When this occurs, it is important that the parent who is seeking contact with their children follows the process correctly to ensure that there is no delay in continuing or resuming an active role in their children’s lives.

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The moving house checklist can feel overwhelming at the best of times. There are a lot of steps between making first contact with your new property and finally getting hold of the keys.

However, it doesn't need to be the drawn-out routine it's become so notorious for. With the right conveyancer and advice for the process, moving house quickly can be a straightforward routine for all parties involved.

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We are extremely pleased to announce that our team has been recognised for their service to the law industry, having been shortlisted for several categories in the 2022 South Wales Law Awards.

The winners will be announced at a gala dinner on May 6th in the Hilton Hotel, Cardiff, and we would like to congratulate our own teams, Terri Kirk and Mark Hobbs for being shortlisted for Paralegal of the Year and Solicitor of the Year respectively and the other finalists. More...

Public Health Wales have announced changes to the current routine cervical screening programme. Currently, people with a cervix between the ages 25 and 49 in Wales are invited to screening tests every three years.

The change announced in January, which brings Wales in line with the UK National Screening Committee recommendations, will reduce the frequency of cervical screenings to every five years for this age group and matches the time gap in screenings for those ages 50 to 64. More...

Having been a member of the industry since 2006, a lecturer in employment law at University of South Wales and an owner of an independent coffee business, Gemma has had an exciting and diverse career.

Joining Howells Solicitors as an associate in 2017 and becoming a partner in 2019, Gemma has contributed hugely towards the success of the firm whilst keeping busy in her spare time teaching dance and looking after her German Shepherd. More...