Posts by Karen Bozorgpour
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…
Read MoreEstate 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,…
Read MoreBudget 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.…
Read MoreStamp Duty and the 2024 Budget
Labour’s first budget for 14 years was awaited with an anxious anticipation. In the world of conveyancing all eyes were on Stamp Duty and whether there would be any changes to the current rates. The headline news was the 2% increase in “second home” stamp duty from 3% to 5% over the standard rate. With the…
Read MoreBeing a Model Trustee
Want to Be a Model Trustee? You may have heard that Naomi Campbell, one of fashion’s most iconic figures, was banned from serving as a charity trustee. But what really happened? The headlines pointed to charity funds being spent on cigarettes and spa trips, but the situation is more nuanced. Charity trustees are allowed to…
Read MoreOccupation Orders Explained
If you are going through a divorce or separation and you are having difficulties in establishing who will live at the family home, the court can make an occupation order. An occupation order will set out details of how your home will be used. It can be particularly useful if there is domestic violence or…
Read MoreCohabitation and the Legal Rights of Cohabitees
Love Island couple Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have split after a relationship of five years following their success in finding love on the programme and starting a family in January 2023. So how is this relevant to family law and cohabitation? Cohabitation is a term used to describe two people who are in a…
Read MoreReflections on the first 6 months of being a Trainee Solicitor at Everys
I joined Everys in April 2023 as a paralegal after completing my law degree and LPC. I had worked as a paralegal for several years in Bristol before returning to Devon to obtain a training contract. After an application process I was offered a training contract with Everys commencing in January 2024. For my first…
Read MoreViolence Against Women and Girls
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) accounted for 20% of total police recorded crime in England and Wales between 2022 and 2023. A further report commissioned by the National Police Chief’s Council and the College of Policing estimated at least one in every twelve women will be a victim of VAWG. The threat to women…
Read MoreHow to Write a Dismissal Letter
If you need to dismiss an employee, it is crucial to follow the correct procedure. Failure to do so could mean that they are able to make a claim against you for unfair or wrongful dismissal. A letter of dismissal should follow a fair and lawful dismissal procedure. It is a legal requirement under the…
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