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Introducing EFN’s Charity of the Year 2024/25: Forever Stars

Established in 2014, Richard and Michelle Daniels set up Forever Stars following the devastating loss of their daught...
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22nd April 2024

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Rental Reform and ‘Outlawing’ No-Fault Evictions

The Renters (Reform) Bill: A welcome correction of the imbalance of power in the private rental market, or an ill-con...
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22nd March 2024

7 minutes read

Prenuptial Agreements

On February 29th the news was full of excited brides to be getting down on one knee to take advantage of the leap yea...
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8th March 2024

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Why So Many Questions?

When you ask your solicitors to act for you there will be a number of questions they need to ask you before they can ...
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20th February 2024

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Always In The Picture

As a firm of over 100 employees, it is sometimes hard to get everyone together for a staff photo but in December we c...
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4th February 2024

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What Is My Role As An Executor?

10 important steps that every Executor should take after someone dies When someone writes a Will, they will usually a...
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30th January 2024

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Pregnancy and Maternity Employment Rights

The law around maternity and pregnancy rights is changing rapidly. Recent campaigns have prompted new legislation to ...
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9th January 2024

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A Look Back At 2023…

As 2023 draws to a close, we wanted to highlight some of the charities whose work we have been pleased to support thi...
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19th December 2023

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New Year, New Move

The run up to Christmas is an exciting yet hectic time, especially if you have secured a moving date in December. Sho...
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5th December 2023

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What is ‘Bird Nesting’ And Is It Right For Your Family?

In recent years, the concept of ‘bird nesting’ has become more and more common. Although often put in place with the ...
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10th November 2023

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What To Consider When Facing Divorce

Whilst the new no-fault divorce procedure appears straightforward, it is important to consider that the Final Divorce...
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31st October 2023

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How to Challenge A Will

Dispute Resolution Solicitor Tim Jones explains the importance of seeking specialist legal advice if you wish to chal...
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22nd August 2023

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Recent Posts

EF&N Annual Summer Dinner 2026

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19 Jun 2026

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Do you need your ex-partners’ permission to take the children abroad?

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4 Jun 2026

Will my child be able to choose who they live with?

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12 May 2026

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Introducing Our Charity of the Year 2026/27: New Leaf Derbyshire

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23 Apr 2026

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Why some lifetime gifts fail to reduce Inheritance Tax?

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4 Mar 2026

Is My Unmarried Partner Protected if I Do Not Have a Will?

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11 Feb 2026

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