Archive for November 2025
Discriminatory harassment – it is not about intent but perception.
This month, an Employment Tribunal ruled in favour of Ms Tapping, former Director of Legal and Governance at Peterborough City Council, on two counts of racial harassment. Ms Tapping, who is Black and of Jamaican and Caribbean heritage, had brought 43 complaints against the council, alleging discrimination and harassment during her tenure from November 2022
Read MoreProposed Amendment to Child Retention Law: What It Could Mean for Parents
A proposed amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill would, for the first time, make it a criminal offence for a parent to remain overseas with their child without the other parent’s permission. The change, which is now before the House of Lords, would extend the Child Abduction Act 1984 beyond unlawful removal to include
Read MoreHoniton Office – Administrator – Full Time
We are looking for a motivated and organised Administrator to join our team in Honiton. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start their career in administration or someone who has a particular interest in developing a career in law. This role is a full-time office based role which will provide you with the
Read MoreSidmouth Office – Administrator – Full Time
We are looking for a motivated and organised Administrator to join our team in Sidmouth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start their career in administration or someone who has a particular interest in developing a career in law. This is a full-time office based role which will provide you with the opportunity
Read MoreConveyancing Assistants/Paralegals – Exeter, Taunton & Tiverton
Owing to volume of work, we currently have vacancies for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal in each of our Exeter, Taunton and Tiverton offices. These roles are office-based. You will be confident managing a busy workload and must be able to use your own initiative and work well under pressure. You will also support members of
Read MorePassing on Wealth Tax-Free: Making the Most of Surplus Income
With frozen IHT thresholds and rising asset values, more estates are edging into taxable territory. A useful starting point is to look at whether your estate is increasing each year. If it is, this may be a sign that unused income is quietly accumulating and turning into capital — and once it becomes capital, it
Read MoreThe Rise of Women Over 50 Leaving Long-Term Marriages: What’s Behind the Trend?
In recent years, family lawyers across the country have seen a steady rise in women over 50 choosing to end long-term marriages. Once considered unusual, this shift often referred to as the “grey divorce” trend is becoming increasingly common. But what’s behind it? And how can couples approaching separation at this stage of life be
Read MoreWhen Asset Protection Trusts Bring Tax Surprises
Asset protection trusts are often marketed as a simple way to safeguard your home or savings from future care costs or other risks. However, the reality is rarely straightforward. These arrangements can trigger unexpected tax consequences, particularly when your main residence is involved. Capital Gains Tax (CGT) If you transfer your home into a trust
Read MoreResolution Good Divorce Week – Practical Tips for Achieving an Amicable Divorce
When going through a divorce, it is sometimes hard to envision the process without conflict, legal disputes and excessive legal fees. The thought of what lies ahead can often be daunting and it can be hard to see the wood for the trees. That is why it is so important to choose the right solicitor
Read MoreGood Divorce Week: Putting Families and Children First with the Resolution Code of Practice
At Everys, we follow the Resolution Guide to Good Practice in all our matters. By being members of Resolution, we commit to its Code of Practice, which shapes the way we work every day. It sets out the professional values and principles that guide us in helping clients navigate family matters, such as separation, with
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