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Buying a property from a mortgagee in possession or a receiver

As mortgage interest rates remain high, more homeowners are struggling financially. While repossession is a last resort for lenders, the number of them is increasing and the trend looks likely to continue. If your own finances are sound, buying a repossessed property could be an opportunity, as, typically, these properties are cheaper to buy than […]

Is it possible to divorce a person who lacks mental capacity?

Anyone contemplating divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership will have many things to consider, but you are likely to have particular concerns if your spouse suffers from a condition which impacts their mental health and their decision-making ability. The considerations will differ slightly depending on whether a lack of mental capacity is permanent, for example as a result of a serious brain injury, dementia, or Alzheimer’s disease, or if their decision-making ability comes and goes, for example due to substance misuse or bipolar disorder.

Sam Ellis

Sam qualified as a Solicitor in 2006 and has 17 years’ experience in family law.  Sam is an Associate Solicitor joined the firm in 2023.  Sam previously worked for firms in Suffolk and Essex gaining vast experience in all aspects of family law including:- -Divorce and financial issues arising from divorce -Legal separations -Pre and […]