Insights
23rd October 2025
How to Recognise the Early Warning Signs of Abusive Behaviour – Part 1
Part of breaking the pattern of domestic abuse involves ensuring that people are educated as to what to look out for, and well informed as to what constitutes…
Insights
30th September 2025
Busting Common Myths Around Divorce
MYTH: Now that I am divorced, my ex-spouse can’t make financial claims against me Truth: Unless you have a court order, sealed by the court, preventing any future…
Insights
9th September 2025
The importance of honesty when providing financial disclosure in pre- and post-nuptial agreements
The recent Court of Appeal case of Helliwell v Entwistle [2025] EWCA Civ 1055 serves as a reminder of the importance of full and frank financial disclosure when…
Insights
13th August 2025
Why prenups matter for family businesses
When it comes to family businesses, the lines between personal and professional can easily blur and with so much invested emotionally and financially, it’s crucial to put the…
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5th August 2025
The importance of reviewing pre and post nuptial agreements
There is plenty of information that can be accessed about the benefits of entering into a Pre or Post Nuptial Agreement. However, what is not discussed as much,…
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29th July 2025
What to include within my Form E (Financial Statement)
You may be requested to complete a Form E (also known as a Financial Statement) when dealing with financial matters after separation. This is usually alongside divorce proceedings…
News
11th July 2025
Ellisons expands ‘One Couple, One Lawyer’ family law service across Essex and Suffolk
Separating couples across Essex and Suffolk now have greater access to a constructive, one-lawyer approach through Ellisons. Anna Cross, Legal Director in the Family Team, has qualified to…
Insights
7th July 2025
Summer Holidays
As the school summer holidays approach, many parents may be looking to take their children away for a break. This may be within the UK, or abroad. As…
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23rd June 2025
How do you obtain a copy of your Final Order/Decree Absolute in divorce, and why would you need a copy?
The Final Order within your divorce proceedings (previously known as Decree Absolute) is an important document as it is proof that your marriage has legally come to an…
Insights
12th June 2025
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
To mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June 2025, the Independent Domestic Abuse Service (IDAS) has highlighted the issue of abuse against older people. The charity…