4th February 2025
Neurodiversity in the family justice system
In our family team all colleagues have received training from Autism Anglia in relation to neurodiversity and how we can best service clients who may have a neurodiversity…
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New rules to bring transparency in Family Courts
“Improving public understanding and confidence in the Family Court is of fundamental importance” – Sir Andrew McFarlane Following the new guidelines, open reporting provisions now apply in all…
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2nd February 2025
When is Capital Gains Tax Payable in Separation and Divorce?
Parties going through a divorce will need to consider any tax issues they may have as part of their financial settlement. Any tax payable should be considered when…
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27th January 2025
Family Mediation Week – Mediation and Other Forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution
What is Family Mediation Week? Family Mediation Week takes place in January each year, and this year will take place from 27-31st January 2025. The intention of Family…
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21st January 2025
10 Common Divorce Myths Debunked: Get the Facts Straight
Don’t let Divorce myths cloud your judgment Divorce is often misunderstood, leading to unnecessary stress, costs and delays. Here, some of the common misconceptions about divorce are explained.…
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9th January 2025
A Christmas/New Year Proposal – Are Nuptial Agreements unromantic or just being realistic?
You may have just got engaged over the Christmas/New Year period and firstly, Congratulations! This will be an exciting time of making wedding plans and discussing all the…
News
19th December 2024
Ellisons Family Lawyers help separating couples avoid court
Ellisons has announced that three members of its Family Law team, Sally Ward, Samantha Chase and Samantha Markham, are now qualified to offer innovative approaches designed to help…
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Collaborative Law: A Better Way for Families
It can be very easy for separating couples to get caught up in the emotion and stress that comes with a relationship breakdown, and it can be extremely…
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Resolution Together
Resolution Together is a way of working that allows lawyers to work with and advise couples jointly, including providing legal advice, through a divorce or separation. Samantha Chase (Associate Solicitor)…
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11th December 2024
New guidance for the Family Courts for allegations of ‘parental alienation’ within Children Act proceedings
‘Parental alienation’ is a term sometimes used in court proceedings between separated parents/carers where the arrangements for the children cannot be agreed. As domestic abuse allegations have risen,…