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National Cohabitation Awareness Week: What are my rights if I live with someone?
This week, 5th to the 9th March 2018, is National Cohabitation Awareness Week. So, we hear you ask, what are your rights if you live with a partner but aren’t married? 17% of all families are in 'living with' relationships and… Read More
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Emsleys’ charity race night victory
Emsleys’ popular charity race night was a roaring success last month, with over £740 raised for local charity St Gemma’s Hospice. The simulated race night saw guests place their bets, with horses such as ‘Tea & Toast’, ‘Disney… Read More
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Tom Daley’s baby news: What is the law on surrogacy for same sex couples in England?
On Valentine’s Day, British diver Tom Daley and his husband Dustin Lance Black announced their pregnancy using a surrogate mother. Daley has commented how far behind the law is in England on surrogacy in comparison with some… Read More
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Emsleys raises £3,500 for Macmillan Cancer Support
Emsleys Solicitors has raised £3,500 for its 2016/17 Charity of the Year, Macmillan Cancer Support. The firm’s charity committee threw themselves into various fundraising activities, including monthly dress down days, a race night… Read More
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Can I get a ‘quick’ divorce?
Recently, tabloids have asserted celebrities have obtained divorces in six seconds, while TV documentaries have suggested those with marriages breaking down should book into a divorce hotel to sort out their divorce in 48 hours. Is this… Read More
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Emsleys Solicitors appoints new Director
Emsleys Solicitors has appointed personal injury solicitor John Hutchings as a director. John has 14 years' experience and is an expert in employer’s liability claims and in high value cases relating to brain and… Read More
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Lasting Powers of Attorney: Who should you appoint to look after your affairs?
For lots of our clients, having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place provides the peace of mind that if they need assistance in the future in looking after their finances or making healthcare decisions, other people have… Read More
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Autumn Budget 2017 and the property industry
Last week, the Chancellor presented the Autumn Budget 2017 to Parliament – but what does this mean for the property industry? From 22 November 2017, stamp duty land tax (abbreviated to SDLT) has been abolished for first-time buyers… Read More
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Throwback Thursday: Andrew Greenwood’s Legal Hour
Last week, director Andrew Greenwood joined presenter Richard Stead on BBC Radio Leeds for Legal Hour, answering listeners’ various legal enquiries. Q: A friend bought a quad bike from me under the pretext of awaiting a… Read More
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The rise of the internet: What is an online divorce?
Plans to modernise the divorce process are now in motion. ‘Digital divorces’ will soon enable those looking to separate from their partner to complete the application process online. Earlier this year, the Courts launched a successful… Read More
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Claiming compensation after abuse by foster parents
Judgement was recently handed down by the Supreme Court on the eagerly awaited case of Armes v Nottinghamshire County Council [2017] UKSC 60. The claimant in the case was physically and sexually abused by foster parents, having been placed… Read More
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Six Emsleys lawyers recommended in The Legal 500 2017
Emsleys is celebrating after six of its lawyers were ‘recommended’ in The Legal 500 2017 editorial. Director and Head of Personal Injury Andrew Greenwood, Director Natalie Marrison and solicitor John Hutchings have been recommended for… Read More