Personal Matters

In England and Wales if a couple wish to obtain a divorce they must either prove adultery, unreasonable behaviour or wait for a period of two years separation in order to demonstrate their sincerity. Whilst the current law is arguably...

From 1 February 2016, all private landlords in England will have to check that new tenants have the right to be in the UK before they rent out their property (the “right to rent” scheme). The Immigration Act 2014 prohibits...

 L-R David Wells, Simon Hale (Director) & William Skinner TWO solicitors who qualified on the same day and decades later worked for the same legal firm with offices in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire are set to retire after 40 years. William Skinner...

1.   The CSA  At the end of June 2014 the CSA started the process of closing down. If you are receiving payments through the CSA, the payments will continue for a year or two. You will then be given notice...

Most people will be aware that for many years now, the Court has only had jurisdiction to deal with child support (or child maintenance as it always used to be called) in very exceptional circumstances.  In the vast majority of...

We are pleased to announce the latest addition of Private Client solicitor, Jacqueline Lewis, to our legal team in Long Eaton. Originally from the Wirral, but now living in Bramcote, Jacqueline is the newest member of the probate team in Long...

Buying a property with an existing tenant in place is often an attractive investment. Rental income is available immediately after purchase, and there is no need to incur additional expense finding a tenant. During the course of the purchase, there...

Dispute Resolution week takes place 25th – 29th November 2013.  The aim is to promote the benefits of alternatives to court for separating and divorcing couples.  It is organised by Resolution – the national organisation of family lawyers, committed to...

When couples separate, they not only have to deal with the emotional distress but may also face having to find fresh accommodation and a means to support themselves. Where there are children of the relationship the need is more urgent...

Chartered legal executive Joanna Bridges has joined solicitors Ellis-Fermor & Negus at their Beeston office in Devonshire Avenue. Joanna is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, having qualified in 1996 after studying part-time for six years. After...