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Personal Matters

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Protecting Your Finances After Divorce

The start of a New Year can lead to people seeking advice regarding relationship problems, and possible separation.  ...
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29th January 2018

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Cohabitation Awareness Week 2017

As family lawyers we regularly work with couples whose relationships have sadly broken down. Increasingly we meet wit...
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27th November 2017

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Divorce Proceedings? Where to Start

Your spouse has told you the marriage is over. Whether you knew it was over or it’s out of the blue the news will sti...
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16th October 2017

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Homemade Wills…Are They Worth the Risk?

It is not uncommon to hear people questioning the need to take legal advice when making a Will. Many people think the...
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2nd October 2017

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Experienced Conveyancer, Kim Favill, to Join Belper Office

We are pleased to announce that residential conveyancing specialist, Kim Favill, will be joining our Belper office on...
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1st December 2016

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Family Lawyers Support the New Resolution Code of Practice

At Ellis-Fermor and Negus all our Family lawyers are proud members of Resolution, a community of family justice profe...
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29th November 2016

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Why should I consider having a Lasting Power of Attorney?

Imagine the scenario… An elderly gentleman has his family nearby, attends various social activities in the week...
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11th November 2016

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A Morning in the Life of a Wills & Probate Solicitor

Stepping off at Beeston Tram Stop and into the brilliant sunshine, so begins another day as a Wills & Probate Sol...
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19th October 2016

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The No Fault Divorce Bill: the end of the blame game?

In England and Wales if a couple wish to obtain a divorce they must either prove adultery, unreasonable behaviour or ...
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4th February 2016

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Right to Rent

From 1 February 2016, all private landlords in England will have to check that new tenants have the right to be in th...
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4th February 2016

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Lawyers who qualified together and worked for Ellis-Fermor & Negus are now set to stand down

 L-R David Wells, Simon Hale (Director) & William Skinner TWO solicitors who qualified on the same day and decade...
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22nd June 2015

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CHANGES TO CHILD MAINTENANCE

1.   The CSA  At the end of June 2014 the CSA started the process of closing down. If you are receiving payments thro...
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4th November 2014

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