Understanding Divorce
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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 I hide my money in a divorce?
The answer is that you cannot hide your money when divorcing or dissolving a civil partnership from your partner. Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich is back in the High Court accused by his ex wife of hiding his… Read More
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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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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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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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Christmas Contact Arrangements: What should the arrangements be for your children when you separate?
When you separate, it is important to discuss plans for Christmas early with your ex-partner, in terms of where your children are going to spend Christmas Day and the festive period. If you can’t resolve Christmas contact arrangements for… 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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Case Study Two: Finding of fact hearings and allegations of domestic abuse and violence
Head of Family Law Gabbie Clasper describes two case studies relating to finding of fact hearings and allegations of domestic abuse and violence. Case study two Muhammed and Amra were married and lived with Muhammed’s parents and uncle… Read More
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Case Study One: Finding of fact hearings and allegations of domestic abuse and violence
Head of Family Law Gabbie Clasper describes two case studies relating to finding of fact hearings and allegations of domestic abuse and violence. Case study one Tracey and Paul were in a relationship for two years. Tracey had two… Read More
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What is a finding of fact hearing?
A new Practice Direction has come into effect once again giving guidance as to when finding of fact hearings should take place. However, what is a finding of fact hearing? If a couple separate and cannot agree on who their children are to… Read More
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Proudly supporting Leeds Frontrunners’ Pride Run
On Saturday 5th August, Emsleys once again proudly supported Leeds Frontrunners’ pride run at Woodhouse Moor. Kicking off this year’s Leeds Pride celebrations, the event was attended by over 500 runners and numerous volunteers.… Read More
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Wretched and unhappy marriage: not a ground for divorce
In 1973 we entered the European Economic Community, women worked the London Stock Exchange for the first time, there was a spate of IRA bombings and Last of the Summer Wine had its first showing on TV. We wrote letters, smoked heavily… Read More