Insights
14th September 2021
COVID-19 for 12-15 year olds
The Government have announced that 12-15 year olds are going to be offered one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. BBC News reported today that ‘Parents will be asked…
Insights
22nd July 2021
Grandparents’ rights
A relationship breakdown is the most common reason for grandparents not being able to see their grandchildren. Family Solicitor, Rosalyn Jacobs discusses grandparents rights and options available to…
Insights
9th June 2021
The importance a Financial Order on Divorce: The Cautionary Tale of Wyatt v Vince
Although a divorce ends a marriage, it does not end the financial liability between spouses. Only a court approved Financial Order severs financial ties. Without a Financial Order…
Insights
1st June 2021
LGBT+ Partnerships
In recent decades, the creation of civil partnerships and the expansion of marriage to apply to same sex relationships has given the LGBT+ community access to the same…
Insights
27th May 2021
Financial domestic abuse
Financial abuse is a form of domestic abuse that can often fall under the radar. This form of abuse often coincides with other forms of domestic abuse and…
Insights
22nd April 2021
Families and Holidays
Following publication of the government’s roadmap for easing of lockdown, many travel firms report a surge in bookings for travelling abroad. On top of the insecurity potential infection…
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…