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
Make Your Will or Risk Losing More Than You Think
People don’t like to think about making a will, but you never know what’s around the corner; you may live to be 100, but sometimes people’s lives are cut tragically ...
11 April 2016
Great Langdale set for huge cycling event
A massive cycling event is set to take place in Great Langdale on Sunday 24th April.Endurance sports organiser, Epic Events is hosting the Lakeland Loop Cycle Sportive, a challenging 86.5 ...
18 April 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
Dementia Can Affect Everyone so Make Your Lasting Power of Attorney
Every year, 225,000 people are diagnosed with dementia – about one person every three minutes. While age is the most significant contributing factor to the condition, it’s not just the ...
3 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
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
Louise goes a STEP further with Russell and Russell
A solicitor from Russell and Russell has been awarded a prestigious industry accreditation for best practice and professional integrity.Louise Rance, a partner in the firm’s wills and probate department, has ...
14 June 2016
Newport Street to be New Home for Russell and Russell Solicitors
Russell and Russell Solicitors is expanding to new offices in Bolton town centre. The firm is relocating back office staff and consolidating some of its legal team at 39 Newport ...
21 June 2016
Law Society Renews Russell & Russell’s Accreditation
The Law Society has renewed Russell & Russell’s accreditation to the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), a quality standard for residential conveyancing practices.Membership of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme is based on ...
6 July 2016
Bolton Pride 2016
Now in its second year, the main focus of this year’s Bolton Pride festival is to make the event more visible and to continue promoting a zero tolerance to hate ...
13 July 2016
Russell and Russell's Legal Advice Centre Newport Street
Russell and Russell has opened a legal advice centre at 39 Newport Street in Bolton. Areas of law offered at the retail shop, which is situated on the newly renovated gateway ...
19 July 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
Legal Advice Centre Opens on Newport Street
Russell and Russell Solicitors has opened a legal shop in Bolton town centre.The Mayor, Cllr Lynda Byrne officially opened the new premises at 39 Newport Street, stating that Russell and ...
1 August 2016
Making Your Will Saves in the Long Run
Around 70% of people in the UK fail to make a will. Reasons for this a varied, but generally it falls into two categories; the cost and finding the time ...
8 August 2016