Everys Solicitors News Archive

What is a Civil Partnership?

What is a Civil Partnership?

By Karen Bozorgpour / January 20, 2025 / Comments Off on What is a Civil Partnership?

A civil partnership is a legal union between two individuals, providing them with rights similar to those of married couples once they register. It is legally recognised and offers an alternative to marriage in the UK. Originally, civil partnerships were introduced to allow same-sex couples to form a legal union, but now any couple, regardless…

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Will 'Safe Leave' Help with Leaving Safety?

Will ‘Safe Leave’ Help with Leaving Safety?

By Karen Bozorgpour / January 6, 2025 / Comments Off on Will ‘Safe Leave’ Help with Leaving Safety?

The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 defines domestic abuse as behaviour consisting of physical or sexual abuse, violent or threatening behaviour, controlling or coercive behaviour, economic abuse, psychological, emotional or other abuse. It does not matter whether the behaviour consists of a single incident or a course of conduct. The impact can be devastating for victims…

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Clean Break Consent Order

Clean Break Consent Order

By Karen Bozorgpour / January 3, 2025 / Comments Off on Clean Break Consent Order

It is a common misconception amongst separating spouses that simply obtaining a divorce will also bring an end to the financial matters. However, the financial claims between a married couple do not end upon final divorce order (previously decree absolute); they remain live until dismissed by way of a separate Court order. Even in circumstances…

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Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!

By Karen Bozorgpour / December 31, 2024 / Comments Off on Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!

An important factor for us here at Everys is not only providing services for our clients and resolving any challenging problems but continuity of service.  Once we’ve built a relationship we want to be here for our client’s EVERY need. In this article Emma Davies (Associate in the Litigation team) and Donna Hart (Head of…

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Healthcare Professionals – Fitness to Practise

By Karen Bozorgpour / December 30, 2024 / Comments Off on Healthcare Professionals – Fitness to Practise

If you are a healthcare professional whom Parliament deems should be ‘regulated’, e.g. a nurse, doctor, etc, your registration will be maintained by one of the healthcare regulators: General Medical Council, General Pharmaceutical Council, Social Work England, General Optical Council, General Dental Council, Nursing & Midwifery Council, Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland, General Osteopathic Council,…

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Dealing with divorce as a stay-at-home parent

Dealing with divorce as a stay-at-home parent

By Karen Bozorgpour / December 11, 2024 / Comments Off on Dealing with divorce as a stay-at-home parent

If you are a stay-at-home parent and you are facing a divorce, you may be concerned at how you will support yourself in the future. We take a look at how finances are dealt with in this situation. In making any decisions in a divorce, the courts will always prioritise the needs of any children…

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Can I take my child outside the jurisdiction after a divorce/separation?

Can I take my child outside the jurisdiction after a divorce/separation?

By Karen Bozorgpour / December 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Can I take my child outside the jurisdiction after a divorce/separation?

When taking your child outside the jurisdiction, you need the written consent of all those with parental responsibility. The consent should be in writing and signed. There are two exceptions to this rule. If the above exceptions do not apply, it is important to make sure you have written consent from all those with parental…

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Getting Your Finances In Order For Divorce

Getting Your Finances In Order For Divorce

By Karen Bozorgpour / November 25, 2024 / Comments Off on Getting Your Finances In Order For Divorce

If you are thinking about divorcing, part of the process will usually involve providing financial resources, such as property and other assets. This can be a challenging process, and getting your financial information in order will help it to go more smoothly. Many people are unaware that they and their spouse can make financial claims…

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Estate Dispute Resolved: Court Validates Will Destruction

Estate Dispute Resolved: Court Validates Will Destruction

By Karen Bozorgpour / November 15, 2024 / Comments Off on Estate Dispute Resolved: Court Validates Will Destruction

On 15th November 2024, Judgment was handed down in our client’s favour, finding that her sister had capacity when she decided to rip up her will.  The case has attracted national news coverage. Our client, Josephine Oakley, found herself having to defend an application brought by distant family members who argued that her older sister,…

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Budget 2024, Your Residential Property Questions Answered

Budget 2024, Your Residential Property Questions Answered

By Karen Bozorgpour / November 11, 2024 / Comments Off on Budget 2024, Your Residential Property Questions Answered

The first Labour budget for 14 years was the subject of much speculation in the press. But what has changed for homeowners, buyers and sellers? And is there anything property owners should do as a result? ‘There was a lot of hype surrounding the budget,’ agrees Anna Manning Head of Residential Property at Everys Solicitors.…

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