News
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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
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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