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Ridley & Hall Solicitors Expands Reach with New Legal Aid Contract in South Elmsall Pontefract Office
Ridley & Hall Solicitors, a distinguished law firm with roots tracing back to its establishment in 1927, has recently secured […]
Getting legal help if you have been a victim of domestic abuse or violence
Domestic abuse is a very serious problem. Research indicates that it is widespread and has serious consequences, not just physical […]
The World Cup and Domestic Abuse: what can you do to ‘stop it coming home’?
The title of this blog may be controversial but the intention is not to discourage England winning the world cup, […]
Will Disputes: Who Pays?
Legal costs and who pays them in will disputes; this is not a topic that many people get excited about. […]
Legal aid: Who qualifies and how can you apply?
2012 was the year for Family practitioners where their heart sank. Following the introduction of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and […]
Negative Viability Assessments – can they be challenged?
A recent good practice publication by the Family Rights Group has sparked discussion around Local Authority Viability Assessments and how […]
Grandparents exercising contact
In recent weeks, the calls for the law to be changed to give grandparents greater legal status when applying for […]
Responsibilities of an RPR – the right role for you?
I recently received a telephone call from an 80 year old lady who was the ‘Relevant Persons Representative’ (RPR) for […]
Separation and How the Courts Treat Dance
As a mum of a 12 year old dancer, I know just how much work goes into dancing both by […]
Settle or Court?
Mr Justice Holman has, in the recent case of Ekaterina v Fields, told the couple that divorce court fights are […]
