Family

  This is a question that often concerns parents when they are contemplating separation. The answer very much depends on whether what a child wants to happen is in their best interests. Every family is different, in some families, the...

As we approach the Christmas period, there is always a flurry of activity and a never ending “to do list”. We all rush towards the Christmas break, trying to complete Christmas shopping, attend school plays, get the tree up and...

  About Me… I completed both my undergraduate and master’s degrees at Nottingham Law School. Whilst at University I was a member of the equestrian society. I’m passionate about supporting domestic abuse victim-survivors, and I joined Resolution’s Economic Abuse Working...

The imminent arrival of a new year can often bring some renewed focus and momentum to progress the tasks and life admin that you have been putting off from the previous year. One of those ‘to-do’ items might be formalising...

Understanding the misconceptions around Wills and ‘common law marriage’ It is hard to overstate the importance of making a Will – it elevates the extra burden at an already difficult time and in some cases helps avoid financial hardship. Yet,...

Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solicitors are delighted to welcome two new starters this spring: Chartered Legal Executives, Susan Dutton and Rebecca Green… About Susan Susan qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 1995. She joined Ellis-Fermor and Negus in 2024 and...

On February 29th the news was full of excited brides to be getting down on one knee to take advantage of the leap year tradition and no doubt many of those brides have already now started planning their big day....

In recent years, the concept of ‘bird nesting’ has become more and more common. Although often put in place with the best of intentions, it can actually cause more problems than it solves. What is ‘bird nesting’? ‘Bird nesting’ is an...

Whilst the new no-fault divorce procedure appears straightforward, it is important to consider that the Final Divorce Order will only bring the marriage to an end. It will not bring an end to each party’s right to claim against the...

Many believe that taking steps to protect your assets in the event of divorce or separation is a sign of distrust, however it can actually be quite the opposite. A prenuptial agreement is a contract between you and your partner...