Everys Blog: News & Updates

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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...