Everys Solicitors News Archive
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,…
Read MoreI 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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreIf 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…
Read MoreLooking 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…
Read MoreNational 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreHere 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…
Read MoreIf 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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