Everys Solicitors News Archive
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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Good Divorce Week is an opportunity to shine a light on how families can navigate separation in a more constructive, compassionate way. This week is about promoting understanding, reducing conflict, and encouraging solutions that put families, not disputes, first. As members of Resolution, we are part of a community of family justice professionals committed to…
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This year, Resolution’s Good Divorce Week once again shines a light on how families can separate in a more positive and respectful way. The campaign highlights the importance of reducing conflict, putting children first and encouraging couples to find constructive solutions without relying solely on the already overstretched family court system. At Everys, we share…
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I’m not sure that a divorce is ever good, after all, the overwhelming majority of couples who marry, do so with the intention that they will be ‘together forever’. However, the way in which a divorce is handled, the negotiations and communication between the parties and the support they receive from those around them, can…
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The rental landscape in the UK just got a major makeover and it’s not just a fresh coat of legislative paint. On 27 October 2025, the Renters’ Rights Bill officially received Royal Assent, marking the biggest shake-up in short-term tenancies in nearly four decades. So, what’s changing? In short: everything. Key Highlights: What This Means…
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If you are a regulated healthcare professional, then suddenly being subject to Fitness to Practise (FTP) proceedings before your Regulator can be an extremely challenging time. You may have been expecting it following a dismissal. You may have had to self-refer following receipt of a caution or conviction. You might not even have seen it…
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A recent survey conducted by the High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA), in partnership with the NRLA, Propertymark, and Landlord Action, has revealed a troubling reality for landlords across England and Wales: possession delays are costing landlords an average of £12,708 nationally, and £19,223 in London. With over 52,000 properties represented in the survey, the…
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