News Archive

Was your New Years resolution separation or divorce? What about the Children? - 20th February 2017
Sadly, January and September are the two busiest months for us family solicitors. Often after the Christmas period, or the summer holidays, couples make the difficult decision to separate. This is...
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Lasting Power of Attorneys - 17th February 2017
Why should we all make a Lasting Power of Attorney and what could happen if we don't have one? This is the question which clients ask most often!
Well, here is the long and short of ...
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Milburns secures top accolade - again! - 3rd February 2017
Milburns Solicitors Ltd secures top accolade from national Law Society
Milburns Solicitors in Workington, Whitehaven, Maryport and Cockermouth are proud to have secured Lexcel accreditati...
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Peace of Mind at Christmas! - 15th December 2016
Milburns 'The Cockermouth Post' Christmas article 2016...enjoy!
There's a shadow above Main Street
And if you look up to the sky
You'll see the big guy in red trousers
And his reindeer pas...
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Cockermouth by Candlelight 2016 - 3rd November 2016
Mulled wine and mince pies!
The Christmas period is fast approaching and with it the New Year! We all look forward to a relaxing break over the festive period and putting our feet up after a busy y...
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Clean Break - 27th September 2016
Finalising your separation...
Did you know that if you win the lottery, without a Clean Break Order in place, your ex can make a claim on your winnings? That is the case, even if your divorce is fi...
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Paint The Town Red - 6th June 2016
On the day I write this the sun is shining and you could cook a breakfast on my arms. They are redder than a Milburn's balloon. (emoji status: wince) Myself and my colleagues thoroughly enjoyed repr...
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The Next Generation - 18th March 2016
Our local paper 'The Times & Star' has broken the news today that three new directors have been appointed at Milburns Solicitors Limited. The Times and Star are quoted as sa...
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Buying, Selling & Weddings! - 3rd February 2016
Buying, Selling and Weddings!
Buying or selling whether for the first time or subsequently can be daunting. Take it from someone who sold her first house before Christmas and is currently trying to...
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Excellence mark secured again! - 29th January 2016
Milburns Solicitors Ltd has been reaccredited a top accolade from national Law Society
Milburns Solicitors in Workington, Whitehaven, Maryport and Cockermouth are proud to have secured Le...
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Cockermouth by Candlelight 2015 - 15th December 2015
Cockermouth by Candlelight - Friday 11 December 2015.
On a cold, but dry thankfully, Friday evening our staff were out in force at the Cockermouth Office welcoming people with...
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Open after floods - 7th December 2015
Flooding update Monday 7 December 2015.
Our Cockermouth office was affected by the flooding that ravaged the County last weekend. We would like to extend our sympathies and best wi...
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Tour of Britain 2015 - 8th September 2015
Today, Tuesday 8th September, Stage Three of the UK's biggest professional cycle race departed from a sunny Cockermouth before heading along the Solway Coast to finish in Kelso, Scotland.
Spec...
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Freedom of Maryport - 20th May 2015
More than a hundred soldiers from the 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment paraded through Maryport today as part of an ancient honour allowing them the privilege to march with drums beati...
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Diversity Data - 31st March 2015
In March 2015 we conducted a "Diversity Questionnaire" in accordance with the Solicitor Regulator the SRA. Over 65% of our staff participated and the results were as follows:
1. The majority ...
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