Posts by Karen Bozorgpour
What to Do If You Receive Notice of an Employment Tribunal
If you are a business owner, then at some point, you may receive notice of an employment tribunal. This could be in respect of a range of issues, such as unfair dismissal, discrimination, harassment or bullying. If you are given notice of a tribunal hearing it means that an employee has asked the tribunal to…
Read MorePersonal Injury Lawyer – Exeter
Everys has been providing high quality legal advice to families and businesses across the region for many years. Offering a full range of legal services delivered professionally yet personally, we place great value in the ongoing relationships we have with our clients. We always provide a welcoming and helpful service, with clear communication at the…
Read MoreWhat 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 look at some of the most common causes of delays. When you buy or sell property, the contract only becomes legally binding once it has been exchanged with the other…
Read MoreLasting 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 thought to be COVID turned out to be heart failure. My husbands two weeks in hospital was difficult for me to cope with not being able to see him. However,…
Read MoreWhy 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 be transferred to dad, because they ‘knew that’s what mum wanted’. They wanted help making sure their parents’ property was held in dad’s sole name going forward. I asked if I…
Read MoreMy 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 of the child(ren) to the parent who does. Child support can either be agreed privately between the parents or through the Child Maintenance Service (CMS). How do I claim child…
Read MoreFixed 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 for you from start to finish. At Everys, we offer a fixed fee divorce for £300 plus VAT (excluding any disbursements) which includes advice and updates at every stage. What…
Read MoreNational 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 time to hear about the experiences of current apprentices. Rosie-Mae Isaac is an Apprentice Administrator working in our Family team at Exeter. She joined Everys in May 2023 and began…
Read MoreMy 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 ordered no contact, your ex cannot stop you from seeing your child. If communication has completely broken down, co-parenting seems an impossible task, and your ex is preventing you from…
Read MoreDementia 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 themselves. If an individual is diagnosed with dementia, it is highly recommended that they sign a Lasting Power of Attorney if they are able to do so. A Lasting Power…
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