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Personal Matters

109 Articles

Maintenance for Children

Most people will be aware that for many years now, the Court has only had jurisdiction to deal with child support (or...
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14th July 2014

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NEW PROBATE SOLICITOR AT THE EFN LONG EATON OFFICE

We are pleased to announce the latest addition of Private Client solicitor, Jacqueline Lewis, to our legal team in Lo...
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30th April 2014

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Change of Landlord – Is Notice Required to the Tenant?

Buying a property with an existing tenant in place is often an attractive investment. Rental income is available imme...
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23rd January 2014

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Dispute Resolution Awareness Week

Dispute Resolution week takes place 25th – 29th November 2013.  The aim is to promote the benefits of alternatives to...
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27th November 2013

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Child Support – so much more than just maintenance

When couples separate, they not only have to deal with the emotional distress but may also face having to find fresh ...
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13th August 2013

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Joanna Returns To Her Local Patch To Help People With Wills And Probate

Chartered legal executive Joanna Bridges has joined solicitors Ellis-Fermor & Negus at their Beeston office in De...
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7th December 2012

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Solicitors offer local housing market “Conveyancing Quality Scheme” service

Choosing a conveyancer or solicitor when buying or selling your home is difficult.  We know that some are good, and s...
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1st October 2012

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Conveyancing Quality Scheme Accreditation

High quality conveyancing… Don’t take our word for it – we are the only solicitors between Ripley and Derby that the ...
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1st June 2012

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Pat Sallis – a great british person!

Pat Sallis, Family Solicitor, Accredited Family Mediator and Collaborative Law Specialist features on the Derbyshire ...
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29th February 2012

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Joanne Fletcher moves to Belper office

Joanne Fletcher, our Probate and Conveyancing clerk will be working from the Belper office from February 2012.  She c...
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1st February 2012

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Amber Valley has the most workplace accidents

NEW statistics have revealed Amber Valley has the most workplace accidents in Derbyshire, with two deaths and 72 majo...
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20th January 2012

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Legal aid cuts for family law delayed

Sarah Slack, Partner and Head of Family law at EF&N welcomed the Government’s announcement that the proposed cuts...
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9th December 2011

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EF&N Annual Summer Dinner 2026

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