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
Eden Valley Epic Cycle Sportive - Sunday 6th March 2016
As the Eden Valley Epic approaches, those who are taking part in the event will no doubt be getting excited about the challenges the ride will bring.Cycling, as a competitive ...
29 February 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
IMPORTANT NOTICE - FRAUD ALERT
We have been made aware that fraudsters, claiming to be calling from Russell and Russell, are ringing members of the public, advising them that they have been awarded compensation with ...
4 March 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
All May not be Gloomy in Crime
Nick Ross, criminal practitioner and SAHCA committee member, writes:The announcement in late January of the reversal of the proposed two-tier Duty Solicitor contracting process combined with the suspension of the ...
15 March 2016
Government Implements Changes for Special Guardianship of Children
Following the Department for Education’s review of Special Guardianship, the government has set out amended regulations designed to ensure that children living under Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs) are safe in ...
29 March 2016
Russell and Russell Offering ‘Free’ Wills in April for Macmillan
Russell and Russell Solicitors is partnering with Macmillan Cancer Supportfor its ‘Make a Will Month’ campaign. Throughout April, the firm is offering to waive will writing fees for a donation ...
31 March 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
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