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Family

36 Articles

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

If you are parents who are separated it may be that you do need consent of the other parent, but this will dep...

4th June 2026

3 minutes read

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

This is a question that often concerns parents when they are contemplating separation. The answer very much de...

12th May 2026

3 minutes read

Turning Reflection into Resolution

As we approach the Christmas period, there is always a flurry of activity and a never ending “to do list”. We all rus...

5th January 2026

2 minutes read

Holly Setchfield’s First Months at Ellis-Fermor & Negus

About Me… I completed both my undergraduate and master’s degrees at Nottingham Law School. Whilst at Universit...

9th December 2025

3 minutes read

Formalising Your Separation

The imminent arrival of a new year can often bring some renewed focus and momentum to progress the tasks and life adm...

13th November 2024

4 minutes read

The Importance of Making a Will

Understanding the misconceptions around Wills and ‘common law marriage’ It is hard to overstate the impor...

10th June 2024

3 minutes read

Welcome… Susan Dutton and Rebecca Green

Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solicitors are delighted to welcome two new starters this spring: Chartered Legal Executives...

22nd May 2024

2 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...

8th March 2024

3 minutes read

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 ...

10th November 2023

4 minutes read

What To Consider When Facing Divorce

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

31st October 2023

3 minutes read

Hoping for the Best – Prenuptial Agreements at a Glance

Many believe that taking steps to protect your assets in the event of divorce or separation is a sign of distrust, ho...

1st August 2023

3 minutes read

No-Fault Divorce – Where Are We Now?

One year on from the landmark no-fault divorce ruling, Joanne Wilbraham reflects on the key changes in the law What w...

6th March 2023

3 minutes read

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