Landmark Domestic Abuse Bill receives Royal Assent
Landmark Domestic Abuse Bill receives Royal Assent On the 29th of April, the Domestic Abuse Bill passed both Houses of Parliament and has been signed into law. This landmark legislation means ...
7 May 2021
What is the Right to Remain Silent? – Your Legal Rights When Arrested
If you have been arrested because of a suspected offence, the “right to silence” or the right to remain silent as it is more commonly known, is the right of ...
6 May 2021
Construction Site Accidents and HSE Injury statistics
The UK construction industry, which accounts for about 7% of the national workforce continues to be one of the most dangerous sectors to work in. Statistics released by the Health ...
23 April 2021
What is the difference between a Lasting Power of Attorney and a Living Will?
Legal Document FAQs - Lasting Powers of Attorney and Living WillsWhilst most of us understand the importance of having a Will in place, that sets out how your estate will ...
25 March 2021
Rachael Griffin - Previous Russell & Russell Solicitor who went on to become the youngest senior coroner in the UK.
In honour of international women’s day, here at Russell & Russell Solicitors, we are proud to share a success story of an amazing previous member of our team, who has ...
8 March 2021
Updates to Domestic Abuse Bill Called For To Protect Migrant Women
Recently there have been calls to update the Domestic Abuse Bill to remove data ‘blind spots’ that could discourage migrant women from reporting domestic abuse to the police for fear ...
23 February 2021
Family Mediation Week: FAQs
January is the most common time of year for relationship breakdown and separation. It is thought this is due to the stress of the holiday period and ‘trying to keep ...
20 January 2021
How to Access Probate Services during Lockdown
FAQ Guide - Probate Services during lockdown and over the public holidayOver the festive period, together with a new stricter government tier system being imposed on several parts of the ...
24 December 2020
Divorce Day 2021 Why couples are most likely to split up in January?
Not only does the arrival of the New Year mark an end to the merriment of the Christmas period, but for family law solicitors across the UK, this typically signals ...
18 December 2020
Good Divorce Week 2020
Good Divorce Week is an annual campaign that aims to promote practical and constructive ways for couples to separate. The campaign has been a key driving force behind changes to ...
25 November 2020
Road Safety Week 2020
Road Safety Week is coordinated by the charity Brake. Every year, millions of people around the UK take action for safer roads. Join in and together we can make roads ...
19 November 2020
Government urged to review Stamp Duty holiday deadline
The Stamp Duty holiday came into play earlier this year and is currently due to remain in effect until March 31, 2021. But will the Stamp Duty holiday be extended?What ...
19 November 2020
Gay Wharton
Russell & Russell Solicitors would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to all those that knew and loved Gay Wharton, who sadly lost her life in a tragic accident over ...
16 November 2020
Importance of having a Will and keeping it up to date particularly during such troubled times.
The Importance of Having a Will The Coronavirus outbreak has resulted in significant changes to how we go about our daily lives. The public health and economic crises caused by ...
27 October 2020
What should you do if COVID-19 affects Your Child Maintenance Agreement
With the COVID-19 pandemic still having a lasting impact on both our personal and work lives the stresses of financial insecurity is affecting many individuals and families alike.Many companies are ...
9 October 2020