News - Sills & Betteridge Solicitors

Don't Chat GPT - Talk S&B | Why your case needs more than a chatbot

1 Jun 2026
Law Blog

When you are going through a legal matter, wanting to understand the relevant law, its processes and what your solicitor can achieve is entirely reasonable and the temptation to use AI tools including Chat GPT, Co-pilot and Claude to access this type of information, understandable.

Family Law Specialist Joins Sills & Betteridge LLP

We have appointed Elaine Hissey to our multi award-winning Family Law team. A highly regarded Chartered Legal Executive (Litigator and Advocate), Elaine joins the firm's South Yorkshire team and will be primarily based at our Doncaster office.

Sexual Offences: Your Questions Answered

Katie Scott
26 May 2026
Law Blog
Crime

Facing an allegation of a sexual offence raises an enormous number of questions — about what happens next, what the courts can impose, and what life might look like after a conviction. Here, our specialist criminal defence team answers the questions we are asked most often.

The Rise of the Mid Life Divorce | What to Consider if You Are Facing Separation

Natalie Wiles
20 May 2026
Law Blog
Divorce & Separation News and Legal Updates

As we journey through life, the values and needs that once defined us inevitably shift and nowhere is this tension felt more acutely than in our closest relationships.

Estate Planning Isn’t Just for Later Life!

Estate planning used to be something people put off until “someday”. But with families becoming more complex, people living longer and finances changing more often, it makes sense to put the basics in place earlier and then keep them up to date.

Crypto Assets and Divorce | What you Need to Know

Emma Lawler
12 May 2026
Law Blog
Divorce & Separation News and Legal Updates

One of the consequences of the growth in digital wealth such as crypto assets is that it will continue to play a more prominent role in divorce proceedings and separating couples should not overlook even modest crypto asset investments when assessing their overall financial picture.