The start of a New Year can lead to people seeking advice regarding relationship problems, and possible separation. Some couples may have stayed together until the New Year for the sake of the children to have one last Christmas as...
As family lawyers we regularly work with couples whose relationships have sadly broken down. Increasingly we meet with couples who are cohabiting – living together but unmarried. They are the fastest growing family type in the UK, with recent figures...
Your spouse has told you the marriage is over. Whether you knew it was over or it’s out of the blue the news will still come as a terrible shock. If you weren’t expecting the bombshell you’ve just received, you...
At Ellis-Fermor and Negus all our Family lawyers are proud members of Resolution, a community of family justice professionals who work with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way. But what is Resolution all about? Resolution membership...
In Radmacher (formerly Granatino) v Granatino [2010] UKSC 42 the Supreme Court has decided by a majority (Lady Hale dissenting) that the Court of Appeal was correct to hold the husband to the prenuptial agreement made by the parties. The...
The skills of family solicitor Samantha Sanders have been recognised by the UK’s leading family law group – Resolution when she recently gained Resolution accredited specialist status. Samantha who has been qualified since 1994 undertook her law degree and Law...
We are delighted to introduce our new team of family lawyers at the Long Eaton office. Hannah Bramley and Karen Wilson are transferring from our other offices to lead the all-new family law department. Hannah joined the firm in 2009 and previously worked...