28th February 2019
Ellisons Solicitors appointed solicitors for new Evolve Colchester venture
Ellisons Solicitors are delighted to be appointed as an approved solicitor advising purchasers of newly constructed business units at Evolve Colchester. Evolve Colchester is a new concept from Galliard Homes and…
25th February 2019
Ellisons Commercial Property team continues to expand
Ellisons Solicitors Commercial Property team continues its development of lawyers with Rachael Watts, who joined the firm in 2015, qualifying as a Solicitor and with Mimi Anthony and Hollie…
22nd February 2019
Trapped in an unhappy marriage?
A recent study found that in over 100,000 divorce cases that were reviewed in England and Wales, 14% were delayed due to the fact that one spouse refused…
19th February 2019
Probate Fees set to rise
Following a recent government announcement many families will pay more in probate fees starting from April 2019. Currently, bereaved families pay a flat fee of £155.00 if they…
18th February 2019
Is Six Months Too Long for a Divorce to be Finalised?
The current average timescale for an undisputed divorce to be finalised is approximately 20-24 weeks. This timeframe encompasses the following steps: Complete and file a Divorce Petition. The…
12th February 2019
An Alternative to Court?
The use of Arbitration to resolve family disputes is gradually gaining momentum as a potentially more efficient means of settling family matters outside of court. Whether the dispute…
8th February 2019
Can an insolvent company refer a monetary dispute to adjudication?
In 2018, the Technology and Construction Court concluded in Michael J Lonsdale (Electrical) Limited v Bresco Electrical Services Limited, that an insolvent company cannot refer a monetary dispute to…
6th February 2019
Should I get a Cohabitation Agreement?
A cohabitation agreement is a formal agreement entered into by 2 people who intend to live together to set out what happens in the event of the relationship…