Insights
23rd January 2024
Family Mediation FAQs
Is mediation compulsory? No, but if you are considering making an application to the Family Court you will need to attend a preliminary meeting with a mediator, known…
Insights
19th January 2024
5 things to bear in mind when you attend mediation
In support of Family Mediation week, we outline 5 things to bear in mind when you attend mediation. These points may not come easily if you haven’t been…
News
12th January 2024
Ellisons Solicitors expands its family law offering in Chelmsford
Ellisons Solicitors is delighted to announce the appointment of Senior Associate Solicitor, Sally Ward to its growing Family team based in Chelmsford. Sally is a highly experienced family…
Insights
2nd January 2024
Divorce Day Delay?
The beginning of January is often referred to as boom time for family Solicitors with the first working day back in the office also aptly named 'divorce day'.…
Insights
21st December 2023
Raising Children with Additional Needs and Divorce
Over the years of practising as a Family Law Solicitor, clients cite numerous reasons for the breakdown in their marriage. Some clients have described the pressures of raising…
Insights
31st August 2023
Occupational Rent: What is it and when should it be considered when separating?
When you and your partner are separating, and there is jointly-owned property, you could be entitled to claim occupational rent. If a property is owned in joint names,…
Insights
25th August 2023
Cohabiting Partners and Wills
People may often think that entering into Wills are something that you should do in later life or when you have “lots of money”. Unfortunately, it is not…
Insights
10th August 2023
DIY Divorce
What is a DIY divorce? Individuals have always been able to act in person in respect of applying for and responding to a divorce. However the introduction of…
Insights
5th August 2023
Will ‘Nesting’ become the norm in the cost of living crisis for separating couples?
‘Nesting’ is a fairly new approach being undertaken by separating couples who have children, or perhaps even pets. The idea is that a much smaller property is rented,…
Insights
24th May 2023
Matrimonial Home Rights Notice: What is it and why is it important to consider in divorce proceedings?
If you and your spouse or civil partner moved in to a property owned in the sole name of one of you, then on the face of it…