Category Archives: Family Law

New Government Alert System

You may have seen recently that a new Emergency Alert System is being rolled out...

A Good Divorce Lawyer Can Help You Establish Financial Independence

If you have little or no control over the family purse strings, you can be...

Mental Capacity and Divorce – High Court Ends ‘Empty Husk’ Marriage

Only those with the mental capacity to make important decisions for themselves can consent to...

Pensioner with ‘Mild Cognitive Impairment’ Capable of Making a Valid Will

To make a valid will, you need a certain level of mental capacity. However, as...

Businessman’s ‘Hopeless Disorganisation’ Triggers Bitter Inheritance Dispute

Business owners who carelessly intermingle corporate funds with their own money positively invite confusion –...

High Court Refuses to Authorise Collection of Gametes from Dying Student

Is it right for gametes – sperm or eggs – to be collected from dying...

Prolonged wait for reforms on financial provision divorce laws

The Government has recently revealed that Family Lawyers will unfortunately have to wait for up...

Domestic abusers to be added to violent and sex offender register in new crackdown

Under new Government proposals, the most dangerous domestic abusers will be recorded on the violent and...

Watson Ramsbottom Refuge Care Packs

In December 2022, a young pregnant client attended our Blackburn office for routine appointment with...