Everys Solicitors News Archive
As we come to the end of Family Mediation Week in the UK, focus has once again been drawn to the benefits of mediation and the pivotal role it plays in family law. Over recent years there has been an increased drive and focus on the need for alternative dispute resolution, of which mediation is…
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If you are party to Children Act proceedings, the court may order a section 7 report to be undertaken under the Children Act 1989. This report is prepared by a CAFCASS Officer or someone from the Local Authority, usually a social worker. The court will consider whether a section 7 report is appropriate on a…
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A civil partnership is a legal union between two individuals, providing them with rights similar to those of married couples once they register. It is legally recognised and offers an alternative to marriage in the UK. Originally, civil partnerships were introduced to allow same-sex couples to form a legal union, but now any couple, regardless…
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The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 defines domestic abuse as behaviour consisting of physical or sexual abuse, violent or threatening behaviour, controlling or coercive behaviour, economic abuse, psychological, emotional or other abuse. It does not matter whether the behaviour consists of a single incident or a course of conduct. The impact can be devastating for victims…
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It is a common misconception amongst separating spouses that simply obtaining a divorce will also bring an end to the financial matters. However, the financial claims between a married couple do not end upon final divorce order (previously decree absolute); they remain live until dismissed by way of a separate Court order. Even in circumstances…
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An important factor for us here at Everys is not only providing services for our clients and resolving any challenging problems but continuity of service. Once we’ve built a relationship we want to be here for our client’s EVERY need. In this article Emma Davies (Associate in the Litigation team) and Donna Hart (Head of…
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If you are a healthcare professional whom Parliament deems should be ‘regulated’, e.g. a nurse, doctor, etc, your registration will be maintained by one of the healthcare regulators: General Medical Council, General Pharmaceutical Council, Social Work England, General Optical Council, General Dental Council, Nursing & Midwifery Council, Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland, General Osteopathic Council,…
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If you are a stay-at-home parent and you are facing a divorce, you may be concerned at how you will support yourself in the future. We take a look at how finances are dealt with in this situation. In making any decisions in a divorce, the courts will always prioritise the needs of any children…
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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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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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