More Over 65s are Getting Married, but May Have More to Lose if They Divorce
Although more people over the age of 65 are tying the knot, the divorce rate in this age group is also rising.Figures released by the Office of National Statistics show ...
3 July 2018
Wills Come Under the Spotlight as Banks Hit Customers With Rip Off Charges
Wills have hit the headlines again recently with reports of banks ripping off customers who used financial institutions to make their will.Up to 1.5 million people are believed to have ...
26 June 2018
Kenny Goss Launches Legal Challenge on George Michael’s Will
The battle over George Michael’s estate is continuing with Kenny Goss, the late singer’s ex partner, making a claim on his fortune.Mr Goss, who was with George for 15 years, ...
18 June 2018
Government is blasted over its approach to personal injury reforms
Personal injury lawyers have claimed a victory in their fight against the government’s proposals to raise the limits for claiming compensation on non-fault accidents.The Justice Select committee has recommended that ...
5 June 2018
George Michael’s Lover Preventing Singers Will Being Carried Out
The grieving relatives and partner of George Michael are locked in a battle over his fortune.George’s sisters, Melanie and Yioda as well as his cousin Alex Georgiou, who was George’s ...
29 May 2018
Lawyers Warn of Divorce on Demand if Woman in 'Loveless' Marriage Allowed
Last week, the Supreme Court heard about a woman who wants to divorce her husband on the grounds that she is in a "loveless" marriage is being denied because, in ...
22 May 2018
MPs Call for Grandparents to be Given More Rights to see Grandchildren
Grandparents should have greater rights to contact with the grandchildren after divorce, according to MPs.Politicians from across the parties are calling for an amendment to the Children Act so that ...
9 May 2018
Criminal Defence Solicitor Joins Russell & Russell
Russell & Russell has made a key appointment to its criminal defence department in Chester.Richard Thomas joins the firm from Walker Smith Way, part of the Slater Gordon network, to ...
1 May 2018
Concern as Criminal Defence Lawyers Face Extinction
The Law Society has issued a warning about the future of criminal defence law in England and Wales. Government cuts and 20 years without increases in fees have led to a ...
25 April 2018
Children suffer in Court Hearings When Parents Have No Lawyers
A survey of the Magistrates Association has revealed that 68% of people represented themselves at the most recent family court hearings.This is up from 41% in 2014, resulting in a ...
9 January 2018
130 Years and Russell & Russell Still Going Strong
It was celebrations all round at Russell & Russell today as the firm marked 130 years of doing business in Bolton.Business leaders and dignitaries from all areas of the community ...
21 September 2017
Pensions Often Overlooked in Divorce
Over the last decade the overall divorce rate has fallen, but a surprising statistic is the rise in the number of people over 60 who are splitting up.Between 2000 and ...
2 January 2018
Justice Committee to review new personal injury claims limits
The Justice Committee plans to launch an inquiry into the government’s proposal to raise the threshold for personal injury compensation claims.The announcement follows a government declaration earlier this year (see ...
22 December 2017
Law Society to launch legal challenge over cuts
The Law Society has announced plans to challenge the government on cuts to legal aid for criminal defence cases in England and Wales.The move follows repeated concerns about the state ...
12 December 2017
Why Making Your Will is So Important
Research shows that six in 10 adults don’t have a Will. Many people believe that it doesn’t really matter because when they die, their family and friends will decide who ...
5 December 2017