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Alternatives to court for separating couples – Part 1: What to expect from mediation.

25Nov

Mediation involves the appointment of a neutral third party mediator, who encourages the couple to reach their own agreements.

Resolution survey reveals the impact of divorce on children

24Nov

A report published by Resolution today has outlined the effect of a parent’s divorce or separation on children.

Road Safety Week promotes mutual respect on our roads.

20Nov

Brake suggest that drivers make a pledge of behaviours that will keep themselves and others safe on the road.

Majority of wartime gas masks found to contain asbestos.

13Nov

Tests carried out by the HSE found filters of World War Two gas masks to contain dangerous levels of asbestos dust.

Health and Welfare Lasting Powers of Attorney

11Nov

This type of Lasting Power of Attorney is not as well known nor, to date, ...

Is loneliness inevitable in older people?

10Nov

What causes loneliness? Loneliness is a symptom of social, emotional or physical isolation – it ...

Should all elderly people have a Lasting Power of Attorney?

07Nov

At Macks Solicitors we recommend that all adults have a Lasting Power of Attorney;  not ...

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.

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