Everys Solicitors News Archive
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…
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…
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…
Why divorce is still leaving women disproportionately worse off – and what needs to change. Recent findings from Legal & General have shed new light on a troubling truth: divorce continues to leave women on the back foot financially. Their research reveals that in 54% of UK households, men are the main breadwinners. Only 24%…
Why is Dementia Action Week important? Firstly, it raises awareness of a disease that impacts not just the lives of those living with dementia, but also their friends and family. This year’s campaign is aimed at encouraging people to seek a diagnosis because the statistics are shocking: 1 in 3 people living with dementia do…
Emma Davies is an Associate in our Litigation Department specialising in representing healthcare professionals subject to Fitness to Practise proceedings before their regulator. In this article, Emma provides some practical tips to place healthcare practitioners in the best possible position should they find themselves having to answer to competence-based allegations. Competency based allegations are easier…
Looking to start your divorce and feeling overwhelmed? Speak to our Family Team to put your mind at ease and let us deal with the process for you from start to finish. At Everys, we offer a fixed fee divorce for £700 plus VAT (excluding any disbursements) which includes advice and updates at every stage.…
Farming families have long relied on inheritance tax (IHT) reliefs like Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) to pass down assets without significant tax liabilities. However, with changes to these reliefs set to take effect in April 2026, farming families must reconsider their approach to IHT planning and succession. What’s Changing? From…
If you and/or your child are suffering from violence, threats, harassment, or intimidation from an associated person to you, it is possible to apply in the Family Courts for an injunction to help protect you. This is called a non-molestation order. In making an application under the Family Law Act 1996, the court require evidence…
Farming families have long relied on careful, long-term planning to ensure that their land and businesses are passed down through the generations. However, following announcements in the autumn budget, significant changes are on the horizon that will impact the way these farms are managed and structured for inheritance tax (IHT) purposes. The changes to Agricultural…
