I have to be honest and say that the title to this piece surprises even me. But there are two things which the Law Society has done recently which I think deserve comment and praise. The first is squaring up to the Minister of… Read More

If you’re looking to buy a new property at the moment you’d be forgiven for being confused about the possible ways of actually purchasing it. There are a variety of schemes in place at the moment, which are available to assist buyers of… Read More

For those who have a business interest, the Court will not accept the approach of The business is mine, it can be sold because it produces an income so let's just push it to one side and disregard it as a matrimonial asset. In most cases,… Read More

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The Law Commission's final report about how certain aspects of financial cases are to be dealt with on divorce is due to be released in autumn of this year. The report aims to give much welcomed clarity to the legal profession and the… Read More

Emsleys Solicitors has appointed Gabbie Clasper as Head of Family Law. Read More

Emsleys has recently launched Review My Claim, a free service set up to review compensation payments and help clients receive the correct payouts. But what is the case for such an initiative? According to ROSPA (Royal Society for the… Read More

The Legal Ombudsman recently reported that almost 18% of all complaints related to family law are principally about legal costs. One client had been charged £4,000 for photocopying; another £15,000 for additional costs. Family… Read More

Emsleys Solicitors has secured membership to the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme - the mark of excellence for the home buying process. Read More

The law relating to Pre (and post) Nuptial agreements in England and Wales is gathering apace and there have been a number of high profile cases which have reached the national news in the past few years. Coupled with the countless… Read More

Scott Young, an allegedly bankrupt businessman, was last week sentenced by the Court to 6 months imprisonment for failing to comply with a Court Order made in divorce proceedings requiring him to disclose his true wealth. Said to be worth… Read More

As of 7th January 2013, Child Benefit payments became dependant on an individual parent’s income and ceased to be a universal welfare payment paid to all parents with the care of a child. This means that people with annual income over a… Read More