Insights
11th February 2021
Legal advice for unmarried couples
What key legal considerations should unmarried couples think about when moving in together? We would advise that unmarried couples should consider whether they need to protect any assets…
Insights
7th January 2021
The Children Act: More than 30 years on
During October 2001 the Children Act 1989 was enacted and the Lord Chancellor at the time described the Act as, “the most comprehensive and far reaching reform of…
News
3rd December 2020
Ellisons Solicitors announces Partner retirement and new Head of Family
Ellisons Solicitors announces the retirement of Equity Partner, Nicky Coates. Nicky will be retiring at the end of this year after an incredible 31-year service at the firm.…
Insights
18th November 2020
Moving abroad with children
If you are separated or divorced, and want to move abroad with your children to live in another country permanently, you must first obtain the written permission of…
Insights
2nd November 2020
Busting common myths around child arrangements
MYTH: The children should live with their mother Truth: There is no automatic right for mothers to have the children live with them following separation if this is…
Insights
21st October 2020
How to have an amicable divorce
A divorce is one of the most stressful events that someone can go through during their lifetime, but it doesn’t have to be full of conflict. There are…
Insights
13th October 2020
The digital updates in Family Law
Since lockdown in March 2020, lawyers dealing with family law have had to adapt to an ever-changing set of guidance and procedures. Previously the Court has dealt with…
Insights
17th September 2020
Amending a Child Arrangement Order
1. What steps should parents/guardians take when amending a child arrangement order? A child arrangements order is, of course, an order of the Family Court which would have…
9th July 2020
Spousal Maintenance
Divorce can be a complicated process with many things to consider, one such element is spousal maintenance. In this article we discuss the instances in which spousal maintenance…
2nd July 2020
Cohabitation agreement: How does it protect unmarried couples who live together?
1. When it comes to living together, do unmarried couples have any automatic rights? Unmarried cohabitant couples have very limited legal rights in comparison to married couples. There…