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Emsleys moves to become a dementia friendly firm
To mark Dementia Action Week 2018, over 30 members of the Emsleys team are taking part in sessions to become Dementia Friends. Director and Head of Wills and Probate Helen Gott is a Dementia Friends Champion and is leading three… Read More
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New senior management appointment at Emsleys Solicitors
Emsleys Solicitors has appointed a new Head of Finance. Judith Hogg is an FCCA qualified finance professional with over 30 years in industry. She has worked within professional services environments for the last 18 years, including Legal,… Read More
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Forced Marriage: Mother of four facing imprisonment for making her daughter marry
A jury at Birmingham Crown Court has found the mother of an 18 year old girl guilty under the Forced Marriage Act in the first successful prosecution of its kind. The girl became pregnant at the age of 13 to a male relative 16 years older… Read More
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Court admits divorce mistakes have left couples still married
The Court system is in the process of modernisation. Smaller courts have been closed and others earmarked for closure. The Family Court has introduced a system of online divorce with the aim of reducing staffing costs and… Read More
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No fault divorce: Tini Owens and her unhappy marriage
Five Judges of England’s highest Court, the Supreme Court, will decide whether Tini Owens can finally divorce her husband. Mrs Owens had an affair but despite this her husband claims that his marriage to her has not… Read More
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Digital divorce: How can I apply for a divorce online?
Couples can now divorce digitally after a new online service went public on 1 May 2018. Individuals without legal representation can now apply to the Court for a divorce. They can complete their divorce application, upload any documents… Read More
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Grandparent Credits: Am I entitled to financial support?
As a grandparent you may be taking care of your grandchildren whilst their parents have returned to work or you may have obtained parental responsibility for the child and given up work in the process. If this is the case and the child is… Read More
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Pothole ‘Pandemic’ puts road users at risk of injury
The RAC reported an 11% increase in breakdowns at the end of 2017 as a result of poor roads*. This year’s freezing temperatures and the Beast from the East have wreaked yet further havoc on our roads, with the BBC reporting one in six road… Read More
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BBC drama ‘Come Home’ family breakdown: Was it realistic?
The three-part BBC TV series ‘Come Home’ concluded on Tuesday with mixed reviews – it was perhaps not the most compelling watch. It depicted a family in crisis and many critics deemed it predictable and mundane. Mum had a breakdown and… Read More
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Emsleys Solicitors expands its private client provision in two key areas
We are pleased to welcome Solicitor Judith McAra to our Family Law team and Solicitor Kiran Hamilton to our Wills & Probate team. Judith joins as a consultant specialising in financial cases, domestic violence, children cases and care… Read More
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How can you avoid falling victim to payment fraud when buying or selling?
When you’re buying or selling your home, one of the last things you will probably think about is the possibility of your hard saved money being “stolen”. But with “authorised push payment fraud”… Read More
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Three new personal injury appointments at the “go-to firm”
Emsleys Solicitors is building on the success and growth of 2017 with three new appointments to its established personal injury team. Solicitor Natalie Mousavi specialises in employer liability and public liability claims for… Read More