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Coalition’s ‘Family Test’ to guide policy decisions

05Nov

The coalition has published details of its ‘Family Test’ – a compulsory set of questions to be considered by all civil servants when drafting any changes in law and policy.

Millions of Britons without a Will

05Nov

Research from the Law Society published last week has revealed that the majority of Britons ...

Jingle Bells

03Nov

December will soon be upon us and if you are as organised as one of my colleagues, you will have finished buying all your Christmas presents and even wrapped them all up. Many separated parents do not however put the same effort and energy into organising, the arrangement for the children during the festive season.

Separation and Children: It’s all about the kids

27Oct

If you have recently separated and you want some advice about separation and children, please contact our specialist family team at Macks and we will be happy to help and explain your options to you.

Supreme Court makes landmark judgement on mesthelioma case

24Oct

A significant asbestos case in the Supreme Court has resulted in compensation being awarded to a mesothelioma victim’s family, despite him working only indirectly with the substance.

Changes to the Rules of Intestacy – a change for the better?

29Sep

If a person dies without a will they are deemed to die intestate and the ...

Asbestos tragedy of wife who developed Mesothelioma after washing husband’s overalls

24Sep

An inquest into the death of Saltburn woman Mary Pointer in April this year has established that she died of mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.

Warning issued over ‘DIY’ wills

13Aug

A warning has been issued about the potentially “devastating” consequences of relying on family and ...

Five ways to make the school summer holidays less stressful

15Jul

Summer holidays are fast approaching, time for the family to unwind and spend quality time ...

The Mesothelioma Act 2014

14Apr

The Mesothelioma Act 2014 received royal assent on 30th January 2014.  The Act provides for ...

Diffuse Mesothelioma Scheme

14Apr

Introduction of new Government Scheme brings fresh hope for many Asbestos Disease suffers in our ...

Government announces significant increase in Court fees

03Apr

The increase in fees follows a period of consultation by the Government with various interested parties, including the Civil Judicial Council and the Law Society. The Law Society warned against increasing fees but the Government has not listened to that advice.

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