Coronavirus Update: Re-opening of Offices to the General Public

Evicting a tenant – Section 21 Notices

If you are a private landlord who is wanting to evict a tenant from a property you must follow strict procedures in order to execute this action lawfully. Our experienced dispute resolution team un

Elliot Mather Appoints New LLP Member of Family Department in Chesterfield

Christmas opening hours 2021

Coronavirus Update: Omicron Variant

The evolving impact of the coronavirus outbreak and the recently announce omicron variant is a concern to us all. At Elliot Mather we are taking the necessary steps to safeguard, as far as possible, t

What is a Restraint Order?

A restraint order may be obtained by the prosecution at an early stage of an investigation by the police, ahead of any criminal trial or following a criminal conviction where proceedings under the Pro

What is Libel and Slander?

Our experienced dispute resolution team understand the severity of such communications and we are dedicated to ensuring we provide friendly and professional advice throughout your case.

What are Confiscation Proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act?

Following a conviction or a guilty plea for certain types of offences the prosecution can apply for a confiscation order. A confiscation order is governed by an Act of Parliament called the Proceeds o

Re-opening of offices to the general public

Following the latest announcement, it is our intention to fully open our Chesterfield and Mansfield offices on Monday 19th July.

What To Do if You Have Been Accused of a Speeding Offence

Our team appreciate that losing your driving license could have a substantial impact on numerous aspects of your life, including: your job, your family and your social life. If you want to try and rem

What To Do if You Have Been Accused of Assault

Our experienced criminal defence team understand the severity of assault allegations and we are dedicated to ensuring we provide friendly and professional advice throughout your case.

Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act will be officially introduced April 6th 2022

The Government have made an announcement that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will come into force on April 6th 2022. The purpose of this Act is to allow for married couples to divorc

Head of Our Family Department, Julie Skill, Appointed as President of Derby Law Society

We are delighted to announce that one of our LLP members, Julie Skill – who is also the head of our Family Law department – has been appointed as President of the Derby Law Society.

Elliot Mather Offices Re-Opening

It is our intention to begin a phased re-opening of our offices as from Monday 12th April.

Stamp Duty Holiday Extension

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced in his Budget that the Stamp Duty Holiday on house purchases is to be extended for a further 3 months.

Booking a Home Removal Service

The process of buying or selling a property is both an exciting and stressful time. It is understandable that you will want to be fully prepared, and ensuring that you have a removal service booked is

Elliot Mather Represent Mellors Group as They Purchase Skegness Pier

We are proud to announce that we have acted on the behalf of the Mellors Group, a highly regarded theme parks, attractions and entertainment company as they purchase Skegness Pier.

Elliot Mather and The Crooked Spire

At Elliot Mather, we thought we’d take the time to acknowledge and appreciate our lovely surroundings that we are lucky to have.

Elliot Mather: Coronavirus Update

In light of the latest Government guidance, our offices are now closed to the public.

Christmas Opening Hours 2020

Our last working day of the year will be Wednesday 23rd December and we will be re-opening our offices to clients strictly by appointment only on Monday 4th January 2021.

Driving Offences at Christmas

The Christmas period is upon us and one of the most common examples of motoring offences at this time of the year is Drink Driving.

Child Arrangements over the Christmas Period

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun, and although the festive period is a special time, for separated families this can bring added pressures and stress when trying to make arrangements fo

Lockdown and Divorce

The coronavirus pandemic has affected each of us differently, and understandably, the lockdowns and restrictions have put an enormous strain on married and cohabiting couples.

Coronavirus Update: Post Lockdown 2

During this time, our offices will remain closed to the general public. However, we will allow clients to attend our offices strictly by appointment only.

Domestic Violence Protection Notices (DVPNs) and Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPOs)

At Elliot Mather, our expert Criminal Defence team appreciate that coming into conflict with the criminal justice system is a worrying and distressing time.