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2nd January 2024
Divorce Day Delay?
The beginning of January is often referred to as boom time for family Solicitors with the first working day back in the office also aptly named 'divorce day'.…
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21st December 2023
Raising Children with Additional Needs and Divorce
Over the years of practising as a Family Law Solicitor, clients cite numerous reasons for the breakdown in their marriage. Some clients have described the pressures of raising…
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Let’s Update You – Right to Rent: Landlord’s Code of Practice
In England, all landlords and their letting agents have a legal obligation to prevent people without lawful immigration status from accessing the private rented sector. This responsibility derives…
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20th December 2023
The highest rates of company insolvencies since 2008
The Office of National Statistics recently published the company insolvency statistics for Q3, which show 6,208 company insolvencies. This marks a 10% increase on the number of company…
19th December 2023
Case Update: Revocation Clauses and International Assets
Revocation clauses are typically found at the start of a will. They function to revoke all prior wills and testamentary documents, ensuring that probate is issued against the…
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Law firm’s little helpers make Christmas easier for those in need
Food banks in towns and cities across East Anglia have been inundated with essential supplies thanks to a drive from a leading local law firm. Ellisons Solicitors brought…
14th December 2023
Adverse Possession
The concept of adverse possession (sometimes referred to as squatter rights) makes it possible to acquire legal title to a property, despite not purchasing or having it formally…
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13th December 2023
What to be aware of when buying a property with a tenant in situ
If a property is purchased with a tenant in situ or a sitting tenant, then the tenant living at the property before the purchase will stay in place…
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12th December 2023
Navigating moving house at Christmas
Moving house during the festive season can be both exciting and challenging. Amidst the holiday cheer, there will be important legal considerations to ensure that you have your…
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11th December 2023
Home Office’s Shortage Occupation List
UK employers are able to sponsor overseas migrants to work for them if they are in possession of a Home Office sponsor licence. There are many aspects to…