Child Arrangements Order ("CAO")

CAO’s are designed to regulate with whom a child is to live with and/or spend time with.  Each CAO is decided on the circumstances of the individual family and what is in the best interests of the child(ren).  This is governed by section 8 of the Children Act 1989.

When parents separate or divorce it is important to prioritise the needs of any children.  A Family Lawyer can help parents to reach agreements on whom a child is to live with and spend time with.  When an agreement cannot be reached, there are a range of dispute resolution approaches that can be used to include mediation, collaborative law and arbitration, prior to making an Application to Court where a Judge will rule on child arrangements.

E J Moyle LLP Solicitors can provide expert advice and guide you through the options available in reaching agreement or where agreement cannot be reached, the Court process.

We can also advise in relation to divorce, separation, childcare proceedings, adoption, wardship, domestic violence and injunctions.

Our Family Team is based at 2A Broadmark Parade, Rustington, BN16 2NE.

You can also complete a confidential online enquiry at www.moyle.co.uk

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Your Will

The importance of having a Will cannot be overstated

If you die without a Will there is a risk that your Estate will pass to family members that you dislike, to unknown family members, or to the Government. By leaving a Will you record your intentions in a legal document allowing you to gift your Estate to your intended beneficiaries.

If you have young children, you can protect them by naming Legal Guardians for their care with Trustees to assist them, in the event of your death.

If you are married, you can benefit your spouse with a gift from your Estate and maximise the available Inheritance Tax exemptions in your Estate.

If you are unmarried, you can ensure that your partner benefits from your Estate (without including such provision there is no guarantee that your partner will be protected - there is no such thing as a ‘common law spouse’ under UK law).

By having a Will it removes any uncertainty relating to your assets and belongings. It allows you to include your funeral wishes, and provides guidance to your family/ friends at a difficult and emotional time.  

If you need any assistance or wish to make an appointment to discuss the preparation of your Will or your current Will, please contact:

Exciting News

The Partners at E J Moyle LLP are delighted to announce that Melissa Hubbard joined our Property Department at the end of March, and is based at Littlehampton.

As part of our continued plan for growth and development of the Firm, Melissa’s appointment is key to the expansion of the Department.  Melissa qualified as a Solicitor in 2019, and having worked in Brighton and Worthing, has gained a great deal of experience in residential and commercial property matters.  Melissa will be working alongside Rob Fawcett, Managing Partner, and Lisa May, MCILEX, and we aim to continue to provide clients and businesses in the local area with a 5-star service. 

Melissa said “I am excited to join E J Moyle and be part of a great team.  I will enjoy building up a good relationship with other professionals, endeavouring to keep the communication open between all parties with the aim to keep transactions as stress free as possible.”

Please feel free to contact us if you require any commercial or residential conveyancing legal services.

If you prefer, you can complete an online enquiry form at www.moyle.co.uk

Melissa Hubbard

Solicitor, Property Department

Melissa joined the Firm in March, 2024, having qualified as a Solicitor in 2019. 

Having worked in both Brighton and Worthing, Melissa has gained experience dealing with an array of both residential and commercial conveyancing matters.

Melissa has a very good knowledge of the local area, as well as having a great working relationship with local Estate Agents and businesses. 

Email: mhubbard@moyle.co.uk

Bart Hunter

Assistant Paralegal, Property Department

Bart joined the Property Department at E J Moyle LLP in 2022, and is attaining a wealth of knowledge and experience in relation to commercial property matters.

Bart completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Law along with his CILEX Fast Track Diploma in 2020, and a Master’s Degree in Law and LegalTech in 2022, and is now looking to complete the practical stage of his CILEX qualifications on his route to qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive.

Email: bhunter@moyle.co.uk

Quality Legal Services in Rustington and Littlehampton

For over 53 years now E J Moyle LLP, Solicitors, have provided legal services to individuals and businesses throughout Sussex.

We are based in Rustington and Littlehampton.

We pride ourselves on the high level of quality legal services we are able to provide to our Clients which is based on a friendly, pragmatic and professional approach at all times.

Our Legal Teams specialise in Residential and Commercial Property, Family Law (separation, divorce, financial matters, children issues, and post and pre-marital agreements) and Private Client (Wills, Probate, LPA’s, Estate Administration, Estate Management and Deputy Applications).

Each Department is headed up by one of our Partners:

If you require any legal services now, or in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us, when we would be pleased to discuss your requirements.  If you would prefer to submit a confidential online enquiry, please visit our website www.moyle.co.uk

Preparing a Lasting Power of Attorney

Have you considered what would happen to you if you were unable to manage your property, finances or health?

By preparing a Lasting Power of Attorney you can protect yourself and those you love from financial difficulty or decisions surrounding care.

Lasting Powers of Attorney were introduced in 2007 to replace Enduring Powers of Attorney, whilst including several steps to protect the person making the Power.  If you have an Enduring Power of Attorney this remains valid but can only be registered at  Court to be used by the Attorneys if the person making the Power is not able to make their own decisions.  This can cause difficulties for the Attorneys as the current timeframe for registration at Court is approx. 6 months. If you lose capacity and have a Lasting Power of Attorney this can be registered at Court immediately and can be used by the Attorneys without delay.  Whilst we hope you never need to rely on a Power of Attorney, by having one in place, this removes any worries for the future if you lose ability to make decisions yourself. 

A Lasting Power of Attorney will allow you to name friends, family or a Solicitor to help you by making those decisions on your behalf. This process can be undertaken by both legal and non-legal applicants online or directly through the Court.  If you have begun this process but become overwhelmed, unable to complete it, require and understanding of what is involved, or details about the 2 types of Lasting Powers (Property/Financial and Health/Welfare), we can assist. Our Private Client Team can help prepare and register Powers at the Office of the Public Guardian.

Please contact: Sophie Careless-Shore or Barbara Sykes

Tel: 01903 784447/Email scarelessshore@moyle.co.uk or bsykes@moyle.co.uk

or complete an online enquiry www.moyle.co.uk

Residential and Commercial Conveyancing

Our Property Team, based at our Littlehampton office, is headed up by Rob Fawcett, Solicitor/Managing Partner, who qualified in 2006, with Lisa May, MCILEX Conveyancing Executive, who has passed 16 exams since 2016 and has achieved the CILEX Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice. We have 3 experienced Assistants, and a Property Consultant, Timothy Pitt.  We also have a vast wealth of local knowledge and understanding.

Rob Fawcett deals with both residential and commercial transactions, and Lisa May deals with residential conveyancing. 

It is widely known that moving home is one of the most stressful things that we have to deal with.  With this in mind, our Property Team offer professional support and advice, and aim to provide a high quality and “hands on” approach in the hope that we can make the moving experience a much better one for everyone. 

For those who looked to move home in 2023, it was especially challenging following the rise in interest rates and economy in general, which caused a downturn in the housing market. For 2024 it is hoped that there will be signs of improvement leading to a more buoyant housing market.

The commercial property market has remained busy despite the challenges mentioned, with  businesses looking to move premises, purchase new premises, etc., which is very encouraging.

If you are thinking of moving or have a commercial property query, please contact Rob Fawcett or Lisa May, who will be very pleased to help you.

Our Property Team, based at our Littlehampton office, is headed up by Rob Fawcett, Solicitor/Managing Partner, who qualified in 2006, with Lisa May, MCILEX Conveyancing Executive, who has passed 16 exams since 2016 and has achieved the CILEX Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice. We have 3 experienced Assistants, and a Property Consultant, Timothy Pitt.  We also have a vast wealth of local knowledge and understanding.

Rob Fawcett deals with both residential and commercial transactions, and Lisa May deals with residential conveyancing. 

It is widely known that moving home is one of the most stressful things that we have to deal with.  With this in mind, our Property Team offer professional support and advice, and aim to provide a high quality and “hands on” approach in the hope that we can make the moving experience a much better one for everyone. 

For those who looked to move home in 2023, it was especially challenging following the rise in interest rates and economy in general, which caused a downturn in the housing market. For 2024 it is hoped that there will be signs of improvement leading to a more buoyant housing market.

The commercial property market has remained busy despite the challenges mentioned, with  businesses looking to move premises, purchase new premises, etc., which is very encouraging.

If you are thinking of moving or have a commercial property query, please contact Rob Fawcett or Lisa May, who will be very pleased to help you.

Alternatively, you can complete our online enquiry form at www.moyle.co.uk

Christmas Jumper Day at E J Moyle LLP, Solicitors

It’s nearly that time of year when thoughts turn to the festive season, and spending time with our loved ones

Looking back on 2023, it has had its challenges including the cost of living crisis, high interest rates, and the unstable economy in the UK, all of which have had an impact on individuals and businesses alike.   For our part, we are proud that we have been able to continue to develop and grow our Firm so that we are able to help clients with their legal issues from residential and commercial conveyancing transactions, Probate, Wills and Powers of Attorney matters, and family issues, including child care, divorce and contact.

E J Moyle LLP has also continued to support local charities during 2023, and we will continue to do so in 2024.

You may know that it’s National Christmas Jumper Day on 7^th December, and we will be supporting this by wearing our festive jumpers to work on this day and baking cakes to raise funds for our chosen charities, Whizz Kidz and SCOPE.  We will also be donating items to the  Turning Tides Charity this Christmas.

As we move forward into 2024, we hope you will all have a happy and healthy year, and we look forward to meeting you to discuss any of your legal needs that may arise.  We can be contacted on:

Littlehampton Office: 01903-725143

Rustington Office: 01903-784447

Or you can visit the Contact Page to submit an online enquiry

Sharon Lyon, Sophie Careless-Shore and Rob Fawcett

Partners at E J Moyle LLP, Solicitors