Family law expert
Lisa Dawson
Lisa started working at Ellisons as a trainee in 2002, qualifying into the Family Department in September 2004. She specialises in private family law with particular expertise in high-net-worth financial matters and complex children's cases involving domestic and sexual abuse, gas lighting, coercive control, parental alienation and implacably hostile parenting.
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Ipswich solicitors warn marriage automatically cancels wills
Couples planning to marry or who have recently tied the knot are being urged to update their wills, after figures revealed 62% of people in the East of England don't know that marriage automatically cancels existing wills.by
Matt Stott
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Ellisons expands 'one couple, one lawyer' divorce service across region
Separating couples across Essex and Suffolk now have greater access to a constructive approach through law firm Ellisons, which has qualified another solicitor to deliver its Resolution Together service.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Not all abuse leaves bruises: Local survey reveals scale of financial control in relationships
As No More Week brings together people from every corner of society to say “NO MORE” to all forms of domestic abuse and sexual violence, new research shows nearly one in five people in Essex and Suffolk have a connection to financial control in relationships.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Local women share their experiences as Ipswich sees surge in maternal mental health support
Local mental health support for new mothers has increased by 80% since 2021, reflecting a broader national trend of rising demand for perinatal services.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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New divorce options can help Ipswich couples avoid court battles, say local family law experts
Separating couples in Suffolk now have more options to resolve their divorce without going to court, as new rules require attempting out-of-court settlements first. With court delays exceeding 18 months, these alternative approaches could save both time and stress.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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