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Divorce lawyers predict greater cost-consciousness for couples splitting in the year ahead
London law firm Manches has highlighted the effect of the credit crunch and the attractiveness of alternative divorce proceedings as important considerations for married couples separating in the New Year.
Top 10 Tips For Credit Crunch Divorce
To mark D-Day, the beginning of the week when divorce lawyers experience a surge in work, TakeLegalAdvice.com has asked Suzanne Kingston, the Head of the Family Department at Dawsons Solicitors, for her Top 10 Tips For Credit Crunch Divorce.
D-Day kick-starts busy week for divorce lawyers following the "double whammy" of Christmas and the credit crunch
A survey conducted by TakeLegalAdvice.com suggests that the coming week could see a surge in work for divorce lawyers as the strains of the festive season and the credit crunch take their toll on married couples.
Divorce lawyers disappointed by judges' refusal to clarify status of pre-nups
Divorce lawyers have expressed disappointment following the refusal of senior judges to support the enforceability of pre-nuptial agreements in what was expected to be a landmark case.
MoD doubles armed forces compensation
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced an increase to the lump sum compensation received by injured armed forces personnel with the most seriously injured to receive twice as much.
Personal injury lawyers hit back at Straw
The justice secretary, Jack Straw, has drawn criticism from the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) for dismissing no-win no-fee arrangements and blithely accusing personal injury lawyers of “ambulance-chasing”.
Employment solicitors anticipate rise in carer claims following landmark ruling
An employment tribunal ruling has paved the way for a wave of 'discrimination by association' claims from Britain's estimated 2.5 million carers.
Family law solicitors question new child-contact law
Resolution, the association for family law solicitors, has questioned the implementation of new powers that enable courts to enforce 'contact activities' for separated parents who fail to meet their child-contact obligations.
High Court judge warns of risks of foreign surrogacy
A recent case heard in the High Court should serve as “a cautionary tale” for individuals looking abroad for a surrogate mother, says the judge involved, after saving baby twins from the orphanage.
Redundancy: Employment solicitors explain your rights
More than one in four organisations predict making redundancies in the coming months. To help you understand your rights when faced by such a situation TakeLegalAdvice.com has its Top 10 Tips.
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