Manto Founder’s Ex-Partner Set for Bigger Divorce Settlement
The ex-partner of late property developer, Carol Ainscow has won a landmark ruling at the Court of Appeal.Helen Roocroft, who was in an 18 year relationship with the property tycoon, ...
18 October 2016
Three More Solicitors for Russell & Russell
Russell & Russell is continuing to grow its numbers with the appointment of three solicitors.Rebecca Meehan and Ceri Jones (pictured) join the family law department, headed up by Amanda Connor, ...
28 September 2016
Court of Appeal Allows Grandparents Right to Use Deceased Daughters Eggs
The Court of Appeal has given the parents of a young woman who died of cancer the right to use her eggs to conceive a grandchild.The parents had argued that ...
26 July 2016
Moving a Child Outside the UK After Divorce or Separation
If a parent wants to move to a different location with their child and the other parent objects, a relocation dispute can arise.With more children being born into international families, ...
18 May 2016
Relocating Your Child After Separation or Divorce
There can be a number of situations where the need for relocating a child may arise. One parent may be offered a new job in a different part of the country ...
10 May 2016
Divorce Fee Increase of 34%
The recent hike in divorce fees, which has been introduced by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), has been met with criticism from across the legal community.Couples in England and Wales ...
25 April 2016
Family Law Team Welcomes Guidance on Use of Section 20 Children Act
Recent guidance on how children are taken into ‘voluntary care’ has been welcomed by Russell & Russell's family team.The Section 20 Children Act 1989 permits social services departments to ‘accommodate’ children ...
5 April 2016
Divorce Rate at Lowest Level in 40 Years
Figures recently released by the Office of National Statistics show that the number of divorces has decreased to its lowest level in 40 years.It’s believed the reasons behind the figures ...
20 December 2016
Domestic Violence Regulations Found to be Unlawful
The Court of Appeal has ruled that government changes to legal aid for domestic violence victims are unlawful.The decision to overturn the government’s rules on evidence, introduced as part of ...
7 March 2016
Court of Appeal rules against government changes for domestic abuse victims
The Court of Appeal has ruled that government changes to legal aid for domestic abusevictims are unlawful.The decision to overturn the government’s rules on evidence, introduced as part of the ...
16 March 2006
No Fault Divorce Second Hearing Postponed
The second reading for plans to introduce no fault divorces has been postponed until 11th March.The Bill, which was first tabled by MP, Richard Bacon in October last year, proposes ...
24 February 2016
Change in Family Mediation Regulations from January 2016
Susan Alexander of Chester Mediation is a Family Mediation Council Accredited All Issues Mediator authorised to hold Mediation Information and Assessment meetings and to sign court forms. Unless a mediator ...
1 January 2016
Russell & Russell Gains HSSF Accreditation
Russell and Russell has been awarded another accreditation for its work in family law.Our Bolton and Chester based practices has received the Help and Support for Separated Families certification for ...
4 June 2015
Two New Partners for Russell & Russell Solicitors
Two solicitors at Russell & Russell have been made partners.Emma Wood, who has worked for the firm since 2003, began her career as a trainee solicitor. She qualified in 2006 ...
11 August 2015
Pippa Tudor Joins Russell & Russell Solicitors Family Law Team
Russell & Russell Solicitors has made an addition to its family law team. Pippa Tudor joins the practice to service private clients involved in divorce proceedings, children matters, protection from ...
7 August 2015