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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.

Domestic abuse charity to open shelter specifically for older women in Redcar

15Jan

Redcar charity EVA Women’s Aid (Emerging from Violence and Abuse) are opening a new safe ...

More than half of adults believe childcare should be shared equally

14Jan

The research was commissioned by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills, before the new rules regarding parental leave are to be introduced.

Is January ‘Divorce Month’?

13Jan

The start of a New Year is a time when people reflect upon their past. Many see it as the right time to end an unhappy relationship and make a new start.

Goverment announces £30m budget to repair Teesside’s roads

12Jan

£30 million of the £4.7bn budget has been allocated to fixing roads in Teesside – the lowest amount given to any region.

Proposed cuts to local government to have a detrimental effect on road maintenance

09Jan

Analysis of proposed changes to council’s spending powers in England has shown that road maintenance will be an area that becomes disproportionately affected.

Children’s mental health is parent’s greatest concern

08Jan

Research has shown that parents in the UK are concerned about their children’s mental health more than any other health problems.

North East farms warned over accidents

07Jan

A study by the Health and Safety executive has revealed that the North-East and Yorkshire are the worst regions in the UK for fatal agricultural accidents.

England’s largest divorce settlement – an unequal outcome

06Jan

Jamie Cooper-Hohn argued in the family courts that she was entitled to half of their assets, whilst Hohn contended that she should receive only a quarter.

Starting a New Year as a divorced parent

05Jan

For a constructive beginning to the New Year, consider starting it with a family meeting.

Personal injury lawyer and Director of Macks Solicitors, Anthony McCarthy, discusses one of the perils of the winter months – potholes.

24Dec

The Problem with Potholes This is the season of goodwill. It’s a time for celebration ...

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