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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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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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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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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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The case for assisted dying?
Today, the High Court has considered a challenge against the law brought by Noel Conway, a man living with motor neurone disease with a life expectancy of less than 12 months. Mr Conway wants to be able to end his life… Read More