Insights
12th October 2021
Unmarried Parents: How to protect yourself and your children
1. What potential legal problems could unmarried parents face? Unmarried fathers could find themselves without parental responsibility (‘PR’) for their child(ren), unless the father was registered on the…
News
30th September 2021
The Legal 500 2022 results
Ellisons Solicitors is once again delighted to have been recommended within the Legal 500 directory. In total nine practice areas were recommended in the 2022 edition across Essex…
Insights
22nd September 2021
Child Contact at Christmas
For separated parents it is important to consider Christmas arrangements early in order to reach an agreement about spending time with their children over the festive period. Parents…
Insights
22nd July 2021
Grandparents’ rights
A relationship breakdown is the most common reason for grandparents not being able to see their grandchildren. Family Solicitor, Rosalyn Jacobs discusses grandparents rights and options available to…
Insights
9th June 2021
The importance a Financial Order on Divorce: The Cautionary Tale of Wyatt v Vince
Although a divorce ends a marriage, it does not end the financial liability between spouses. Only a court approved Financial Order severs financial ties. Without a Financial Order…
Insights
27th May 2021
Financial domestic abuse
Financial abuse is a form of domestic abuse that can often fall under the radar. This form of abuse often coincides with other forms of domestic abuse and…
Insights
22nd April 2021
Families and Holidays
Following publication of the government’s roadmap for easing of lockdown, many travel firms report a surge in bookings for travelling abroad. On top of the insecurity potential infection…
Insights
15th April 2021
Mediation Voucher Scheme
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has recently launched the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme, which aims to contribute to the cost of mediation for private child law disputes. The…
News
9th March 2021
Ellisons Solicitors appoints Francesca Easter as a Senior Associate in the Family Law Team
Ellisons Solicitors has expanded its Family Law offering by appointing Francesca Easter as a Senior Associate Solicitor in the department. Based in the Ipswich Arcade Street office, Francesca…
Insights
25th February 2021
Selling a home after relationship breakdown
Dividing assets upon separation can be complex, particularly when it comes to your home. Family Associate Solicitor, MaryCarmel Wilson, discusses the different types of home ownership and selling…