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...
One year on from the landmark no-fault divorce ruling, Joanne Wilbraham reflects on the key changes in the law What were the main changes? The long-awaited no-fault divorce means that couples no longer need to play the ‘blame game’ and...
We’re supporting Resolution’s Good Divorce Week 2022 (28 November – 2 December), an annual awareness campaign run by Resolution, a community of over 6,500 family professionals, which helps people find a better way to go through divorce. This year, the focus of...
The new No-Fault Divorce law came into place on the 6th April 2022. To briefly sum-up Law changes; a spouse, or a couple jointly, can now apply for divorce by simply stating their marriage has broken down irretrievably. This is...
Christmas is a time for families to be together. However, for separated parents it is not always that simple, this year more than ever. Samantha Sanders is Head of Family Law at Ellis-Fermor & Negus and explains what families should...
Today is the first day of Resolution’s Good Divorce Week 2020 (30 November – 4 December) which aims to raise awareness of reducing conflict when going through a separation. Resolution is a community of over 6,500 family lawyers across England...
Welcome to the team, Sally! We are delighted to welcome Sally Corringan to Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solicitors. Sally joins the Family law team based at our Beeston office to assist clients across Nottinghamshire with a range of Family matters. About...
Have you ever wondered what could happen to your pet if your relationship were to break down? Are you unsure where he/she might live? I frequently get asked about pets and divorce and therefore wanted to write an article to address some of the concerns...