Everys Blog: News & Updates

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What Can Delay Exchange of Contracts?

If you are buying or selling a property, it can be frustrating to find that the exchange of contracts has been delayed. We take a...
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Lasting Powers of Attorney

Watching the documentary on Kate Garraway really touched a nerve with me as my husband has recently had a stay in hospital. What was first...
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Why You Should Not Ignore a Trust in a Will

I recently met with a family who had lost their elderly mother. The daughters explained to me that they were busy arranging for everything to...
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My Ex Will Not Pay Child Support. What Can I Do?

What is child support and who pays it? Child maintenance or child support is paid by the parent who does not have the day-to-day care...
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What Happens to a Mortgage on Divorce?

If you are going through a divorce, you may be wondering who will take responsibility for the mortgage following separation. We take a look at...
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Fixed Fee Divorce

Looking to start your divorce and feeling overwhelmed? Speak to our Family Team to put your mind at ease; they will deal with the process...
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National Apprenticeship Week

National Apprenticeship Week 5th February - 11th February 2024 With apprenticeships becoming a popular alternative to going to university, National Apprenticeship Week is an excellent...
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My Ex Won’t Let Me See My Child

The breakdown of a relationship is difficult enough but when children are also involved, things can feel incredibly tough. Unless the Court has intervened and...
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Dementia and Lasting Powers of Attorney

A Lasting Power of Attorney authorises a trusted friend or relative to make decisions on someone’s behalf should they lose the capacity to do this...
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Tips to Make Christmas Easier for Separated Families

Here in the Family team, we understand that Christmas can be a difficult time for separated families. Christmas, in particular, can be difficult if the...
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How Long Does A Divorce Take?

If you and your spouse have come to the decision to get a divorce, this is an incredibly emotional and difficult time for you both....
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Farms, Families and Promises

When it comes to farming families, the recent case of Spencer v Spencer [2023] EWHC 2050  offers an interesting insight into the way that informal...
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Communication after Separation

If you and your spouse are separating, this may be a very emotional and stressful time for you both. Even more so if there are...
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Renewable Energy Projects – Option Agreements

Billions of pounds of renewable energy projects are being postponed because of delayed connection dates to the Grid.  Due to capacity issues at the Grid,...
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Dealing with Digital Assets on Divorce

Dealing with Digital Assets on Divorce If you are divorcing, you will need to have a financial order made in respect of the division of...