Everys Solicitors News Archive
The recent High Court finding that billionaire property business person Michael Fuchs is guilty of contempt of court offers a stark reminder of a principle every family law litigant must understand: Court orders are not optional. Whether a case involves complex international assets or everyday financial arrangements, non-compliance carries serious consequences, including imprisonment. A High-Profile…
This month, an Employment Tribunal ruled in favour of Ms Tapping, former Director of Legal and Governance at Peterborough City Council, on two counts of racial harassment. Ms Tapping, who is Black and of Jamaican and Caribbean heritage, had brought 43 complaints against the council, alleging discrimination and harassment during her tenure from November 2022…
A proposed amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill would, for the first time, make it a criminal offence for a parent to remain overseas with their child without the other parent’s permission. The change, which is now before the House of Lords, would extend the Child Abduction Act 1984 beyond unlawful removal to include…
With frozen IHT thresholds and rising asset values, more estates are edging into taxable territory. A useful starting point is to look at whether your estate is increasing each year. If it is, this may be a sign that unused income is quietly accumulating and turning into capital — and once it becomes capital, it…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
