Everys Solicitors News Archive

Can I take my child outside the jurisdiction after a divorce/separation?

Can I take my child outside the jurisdiction after a divorce/separation?

By Karen Bozorgpour / December 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Can I take my child outside the jurisdiction after a divorce/separation?

When taking your child outside the jurisdiction, you need the written consent of all those with parental responsibility. The consent should be in writing and signed. There are two exceptions to this rule. If the above exceptions do not apply, it is important to make sure you have written consent from all those with parental…

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Getting Your Finances In Order For Divorce

Getting Your Finances In Order For Divorce

By Karen Bozorgpour / November 25, 2024 / Comments Off on 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…

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Estate Dispute Resolved: Court Validates Will Destruction

Estate Dispute Resolved: Court Validates Will Destruction

By Karen Bozorgpour / November 15, 2024 / Comments Off on Estate 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,…

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Budget 2024, Your Residential Property Questions Answered

Budget 2024, Your Residential Property Questions Answered

By Karen Bozorgpour / November 11, 2024 / Comments Off on Budget 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.…

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Stamp Duty and the 2024 Budget

Stamp Duty and the 2024 Budget

By Karen Bozorgpour / November 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Stamp 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…

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Being a Model Trustee

By Karen Bozorgpour / October 2, 2024 / Comments Off on Being 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…

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Occupation Orders Explained

Occupation Orders Explained

By Karen Bozorgpour / October 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Occupation 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…

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Cohabitation and the Legal Rights of Cohabitees

Cohabitation and the Legal Rights of Cohabitees

By Karen Bozorgpour / August 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Cohabitation 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…

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Reflections on the first 6 months of being a Trainee Solicitor at Everys

Reflections on the first 6 months of being a Trainee Solicitor at Everys

By Karen Bozorgpour / August 6, 2024 / Comments Off on Reflections 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…

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Violence Against Women and Girls

Violence Against Women and Girls

By Karen Bozorgpour / July 23, 2024 / Comments Off on Violence 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…

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