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Lasting Powers of Attorney

Lasting Powers of Attorney

By Karen Bozorgpour / July 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Lasting 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,…

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Why You Should Not Ignore a Trust in a Will

By Karen Bozorgpour / June 6, 2024 / Comments Off on Why 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…

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My Ex Will Not Pay Child Support. What Can I Do?

My Ex Will Not Pay Child Support. What Can I Do?

By Karen Bozorgpour / May 2, 2024 / Comments Off on My 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…

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What Happens to a Mortgage on Divorce?

What Happens to a Mortgage on Divorce?

By Everys / April 3, 2024 / Comments Off on What Happens to a Mortgage on Divorce?

If you are going through a divorce, you may be wondering who will take responsibility for the mortgage following separation. We take a look at how this can be dealt with and what might happen to your property. With high mortgage rates making older fixed deals valuable, you may want to have the right to…

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Fixed Fee Divorce

Fixed Fee Divorce

By Karen Bozorgpour / February 12, 2024 / Comments Off on Fixed 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…

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National Apprenticeship Week

National Apprenticeship Week

By Karen Bozorgpour / February 5, 2024 / Comments Off on National 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…

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My Ex Won't Let Me See My Child

My Ex Won’t Let Me See My Child

By Karen Bozorgpour / February 5, 2024 / Comments Off on My 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…

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Dementia and Lasting Powers of Attorney

Dementia and Lasting Powers of Attorney

By Karen Bozorgpour / January 10, 2024 /

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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Tips to Make Christmas Easier for Separated Families

Tips to Make Christmas Easier for Separated Families

By Karen Bozorgpour / November 15, 2023 /

Here in the Family team, we understand that Christmas can be a difficult time for separated families. Christmas, in particular, can be difficult if the separation is recent or if this is the first Christmas that will be impacted by any separation. Our Family team have put together some tips to try and make Christmas…

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How Long Does A Divorce Take?

How Long Does A Divorce Take?

By Karen Bozorgpour / November 1, 2023 /

If you and your spouse have come to the decision to get a divorce, this is an incredibly emotional and difficult time for you both. The law on divorce was previously outdated and overly complicated. In April 2022, new legislation was created to completely change the process and introduce a no-fault divorce. No-fault divorce –…

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