Insights
15th April 2021
Mediation Voucher Scheme
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has recently launched the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme, which aims to contribute to the cost of mediation for private child law disputes. The…
Insights
10th March 2021
Domestic Abuse Help Available During the Coronavirus Restrictions
Since the UK entered lockdown on 23 March, we have spent more time at home than ever before. Although the COVID-19 restrictions have severely limited when we are…
News
9th March 2021
Ellisons Solicitors appoints Francesca Easter as a Senior Associate in the Family Law Team
Ellisons Solicitors has expanded its Family Law offering by appointing Francesca Easter as a Senior Associate Solicitor in the department. Based in the Ipswich Arcade Street office, Francesca…
Insights
25th February 2021
Selling a home after relationship breakdown
Dividing assets upon separation can be complex, particularly when it comes to your home. Family Associate Solicitor, MaryCarmel Wilson, discusses the different types of home ownership and selling…
Insights
11th February 2021
Legal advice for unmarried couples
What key legal considerations should unmarried couples think about when moving in together? We would advise that unmarried couples should consider whether they need to protect any assets…
News
9th February 2021
Ellisons Solicitors bolsters its Property and Family team in Tendring
Leading regional law firm Ellisons Solicitors strengthens its Property and Family team with the appointment of Pauline Hodgson and return of MaryCarmel Wilson. Pauline joins the firm as…
Insights
7th January 2021
The Children Act: More than 30 years on
During October 2001 the Children Act 1989 was enacted and the Lord Chancellor at the time described the Act as, “the most comprehensive and far reaching reform of…
News
8th December 2020
Ellisons Solicitors announces promotion of 11 colleagues across its offices in Essex and Suffolk
Ellisons Solicitors celebrates fostering talent within, as it promotes 11 colleagues across its offices in Essex and Suffolk. Seven lawyers have been promoted to the position of Associate,…
News
3rd December 2020
Ellisons Solicitors announces Partner retirement and new Head of Family
Ellisons Solicitors announces the retirement of Equity Partner, Nicky Coates. Nicky will be retiring at the end of this year after an incredible 31-year service at the firm.…
Insights
18th November 2020
Moving abroad with children
If you are separated or divorced, and want to move abroad with your children to live in another country permanently, you must first obtain the written permission of…