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Industry News by Paul Dodds SolicitorsWomen’s lives are being put at risk as the spending squeeze cuts deep into the help offered to victims of domestic violence, campaigners warned last night.
Kernott v Jones: A Case of Separating Co-habitants
Industry News by Paul Dodds SolicitorsThe parties are the joint owners of a property in Essex, which was purchased in 1985. There is no evidence that either party was advised regarding the implications of joint ownership or what would happen to their respective shares in the event of separation.
Court Delays caused by those without Solicitors
Industry News by Paul Dodds SolicitorsMore litigants in person will threaten the county courts with additional delays. The House of Commons’ justice committee, chaired by Sir Alan Beith MP, predicts an increasing number of litigants in person by reason of the government’s curtailment of legal aid.
Record numbers of children are subject to care applications in 2011
Industry News by Paul Dodds SolicitorsRecord numbers of children are subject to care applications in 2011 Second highest monthly figure recorded in August The numbers of children subject to an application to be taken into [...]
Fighting cuts to Legal Aid
Industry News by TomThe new chairman of the Criminal Bar Association has warned that legal aid cuts could ‘cripple’ the criminal bar, and urged his colleagues to remain united in the face of the challenges that lie ahead.