Family Law
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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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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
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Legal phone-in: Round up
Director and Head of Personal Injury Andrew Greenwood returned to the radio on Thursday for BBC Radio Leeds’ legal phone-in. He joined presenter Richard Stead, answering a series of legal queries from listeners – if you missed it, a… 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
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The best way to communicate following separation
Separating from your partner or divorcing your husband or wife can be stressful enough without a breakdown in communication between the parties thrown into the mix. Tension will already be there for both of you, on top of feeling… Read More
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Emsleys Solicitors welcomes a raft of new starters as it celebrates excellence in client service
Emsleys Solicitors welcomes three new team members in wills & probate and family law. Solicitor Joanne Gibson joins the wills team; bringing 7 years’ specialist experience in wills, powers of attorney, Court of Protection and… Read More
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What's in a name?
When changing your name, there isn’t a strict legal process to do so; you can just simply start using your new name. A legal issue arises, however, if you wish to use your new name on documents such as a passport or driving licence.… Read More