Judgement following a challenge of CICA

July 24, 2018

Judgement following a challenge of CICA “Same roof rule” gives hope to victims of abuse who lived with their perpetrator prior to 1979.   The Court of Appeal has handed down Judgment, following a challenge of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) scheme, which currently …

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Winter Car Accidents

December 12, 2017

The onset of winter brings with it increasingly harsh weather conditions that can prove perilous to drivers. Not only affected by heavy rain and strong winds, snow, ice and hail all create hazardous driving conditions during the winter months. The number of reported winter car …

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Spending time with your children should not be a battle

November 24, 2017

Amanda Adeola a solicitor in the Macks Famiy team offers some practical advice on arrangements for children when parents separate. Time and time again we deal with children being caught in the midst of their parent’s separation/divorce and often their feelings and wishes are ignored. …

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Tips for managing Christmas after divorce or separation

November 23, 2017

The Christmas season can be an emotional and stressful period as a divorced or separated parent. Planning ahead is crucial to avoiding rows about where the children will be; it will give you peace of mind and reduce conflict if plans have been agreed to …

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Gap in Funding Labelled Dementia Tax

November 20, 2017

A report published by the London School of Economics and King’s College London has revealed that dementia sufferers and their families fund two thirds of their health and social care costs, with only a third of costs paid for by local councils or the NHS. …

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