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The Shocking Face of Financial Abuse – a Hidden Problem Across the UK
The scale of the financial abuse of older people across the UK is becoming apparent, from recently published figures. Cases […]
Animal Charities Succeed in Overturning Controversial Deathbed Gift Ruling
Firstly, what is a deathbed gift? A deathbed gift is a gift made by someone who expects to die very […]
Deprivation of Liberty Case Puts More Stress on Local Authorities
A recent case has highlighted the struggles that local authorities face dealing with cases involving the deprivation of liberty of […]
Animal Charities Celebrate Historic Decision
An inheritance dispute decided in the Court of Appeal on 9th June means that 7 animal welfare charities will receive […]
Dementiaville – Facing the Challenges of those Living with Dementia
I doubt there was a dry eye in the house of those who watched Channel 4’s groundbreaking three part series […]
Kirklees Dementia Action Alliance – Building on Success
Ridley & Hall’s Adam Fletcher, in his role as Chair for Kirklees Dementia Action Alliance (KDAA) reflects upon the first KDAA […]
Huddersfield Lawyers’ tackle the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge for Kirkwood Hospice
Seven member of Ridley & Hall together with friends and family made up a group of 26 people who took […]
The Harsh Reality for Some Parents who Adopt Children from Care
The first study of adoption breakdown in Wales has laid bare the horrific experiences of some parents who adopt children […]
Should You, as a Joint Buyer of a Property, Ringfence Your Deposit?
People buying a property together risk losing their investment if they don’t seek legal advice first. Cohabiting couples, friends or […]
Derby City Council Pay Struggling Grandfather £16,500 in Back Dated Payments
A grandfather from Derby has won a substantial amount of back dated monies from his local council after caring for […]
