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Dog Owners Prevented From Adopting Or Fostering

05Mar

Families who own dogs and wish to become adoptive parents or foster carers are finding it increasingly difficult to be approved by social workers and local authorities.

Court rules in favour of ICI widow

03Mar

A court battle between ICI and the widow of one of their former workers has ended with judges ruling that the company were in breach of the duty of care owed to her husband. Anthony McCarthy comments.

Compensation Lawyers Welcome Anonymity Ruling

03Mar

Landmark ruling automatically grants anonymity to children and protected parties in medical negligence and compensation claims. Anthony McCarthy comments.

Local family lawyers call for sweeping changes to laws on divorce and separation

24Feb

Family lawyers from Resolution are calling for sweeping changes to the laws surrounding divorce and separation. Amanda Adeola comments.

Family lawyers welcome DNA test decision

17Feb

In-court DNA tests to determine parentage of children are to be introduced across England following the success of two pilot schemes. Amanda Adeola comments.

Boro Star Drop In To Macks Solicitors In Darlington

06Feb

Nigeria’s World Cup star Kenneth Omeruo called in to Macks Solicitors in Darlington to celebrate ...

Middlesbrough Solicitors Complete 40-mile Charity Bike Ride

06Feb

Cyclists from Macks’ Solicitors in Middlesbrough have completed a 40-mile charity bike ride, despite being ...

Family’s Praise For Macks Solicitors in Middlesbrough

06Feb

When a horrific car smash left him in a coma and with life-threatening brain injuries, ...

Nick Presents Award To Teesside Hero

06Feb

Nick Mack made a surprise presentation to Teesside Hero Tony Kirk to mark his tireless ...

Bright Future For Macks Solicitors In Middlesbrough

06Feb

Many familiar solicitors in Middlesbrough have disappeared in recent years, with powerful national chains and ...

18% of grandparents rarely see their grandchildren

19Jan

Research reveals that 18% of grandparents rarely or never see their grandchildren. This could be due to the denial of access to grandchildren following a divorce or separation; an unintended consequence of a family breakdown.

Kayak manufacturer found guilty of corporate manslaughter

16Jan

A kayak manufacturer has been convicted this week with corporate manslaughter, following the death of one of its staff in 2010. Alan Catterall, 54, died after becoming trapped in an industrial oven which he was cleaning.

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