Everys Solicitors News Archive
Asset protection trusts – sometimes called “family protection” or “estate preservation” trusts – are being marketed more widely than ever. They are often presented as a way to safeguard the family home from care costs or to reduce inheritance tax. The recent report from The Association of Lifetime Lawyers, Trust or Trap? The Hidden Dangers…
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On Sunday, 07 September 2025, at around 3:00 pm, the UK Government will run a nationwide emergency alert test. All mobile phones connected to 4G or 5G networks will emit a loud siren and vibration for around 10 seconds, even if the phone is on silent mode. A message will also appear on the screen…
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When you’re a regulated healthcare professional. A Police Caution is a warning for a minor crime that you have to admit and agree to. Accepting a Caution might be the right option following legal advice. However, if you’re a regulated healthcare professional, accepting a Caution can have far greater consequences than what can be perceived…
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Employment settlement agreements can be used in various scenarios and can be a useful way for employees and employers to part ways on mutual terms, resolve disputes without the need to bring lengthy and costly proceedings before an Employment Tribunal or initiate local investigations/processes. Some examples where these can be used include: In order for…
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WWE superstar and actor John Cena has recently come back into the spotlight after making the headlines a few years ago about his cohabitation agreement. Before moving in with his, then, finance, he required her to sign a 75-page contract outlining everything from household responsibilities to guest visitation rights. While many were surprised at the…
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Redundancy is a potentially fair reason for dismissal where an employee’s job no longer exists, but it is important that the employer has followed a proper consultation or selection process. Even if there is a justified reason for the dismissal, an employee may still be eligible to bring a claim for unfair dismissal if an…
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In an increasingly digital world, legal firms are prime targets for cyber threats, with sensitive client data and confidential legal information often at the heart of these attacks. To address these growing concerns, Everys Solicitors LLP has partnered with Red Helix to implement Managed Detection and Response (MDR), a proactive cybersecurity solution designed to protect…
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Today marks a pivotal moment in family law with the Supreme Court handing down its long-awaited judgment in Standish v Standish. This case has been closely watched by practitioners across the country for the guidance it would provide on one of the most contentious areas in divorce proceedings: the treatment of non-matrimonial property. Background to…
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In Part One of these articles, I considered generic misconceptions that I have experienced as a family lawyer. In Part Two, I look at those specific to divorce proceedings, and, consequently, the more common misunderstandings which I have encountered. Once again, these misunderstandings can be dangerous. They cause unnecessary anxiety and unrealistic expectations. Taking advice…
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Assumptions are often made about divorce and what will happen in the event of a separation. Many people have heard stories from others about their experiences, so it is easy to hold a mistaken belief about what will or won’t happen. The problem is that no two separations are the same. Every single case I…
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