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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 ...

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.

Plans for Middlesbrough Velodrome back on track.

31Oct

Plans for a £1million outdoor velodrome to be built in Middlesbrough are back on track after an initial objection from Sport England.

Rise in cost of divorce petition abandoned

28Oct

Government plans to increase the cost of filing for a divorce petition have been quietly dropped.

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.

GPs to receive £55 for every dementia diagnosis

23Oct

An incentive scheme has been introduced by the NHS to encourage the diagnosis of dementia ...

GPs to receive £55 for every dementia diagnosis

23Oct

An incentive scheme has been introduced by the NHS to encourage the diagnosis of dementia ...

BBC series shows divorce from child’s perspective

23Oct

‘Millie Inbetween’ A new children’s television drama featuring a family following a divorce has begun ...

All Change – Family Law Update

20Oct

The presumption of “Parental Involvement” is to come into force on Wednesday 22nd October 2014. The new law will require family courts to presume that each parent’s involvement in a child’s life will further their welfare – where it is safe.

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