Calls to Family Law Solicitors double on Divorce Day
Family Law Solicitor Amy Harris said “We probably receive twice as many new enquiries as we would otherwise, and partly this is due to the stress people face over the Christmas period.We would always...
View ArticleWives spy on husbands then forgive them: Times newspaper
Slater & Gordon Family & Divorce Lawyer Kaleel Anwar told the The Times, “Nine times out of ten the people who come to see us because they are considering a separation have trust issues with...
View ArticleCohabiting couples must know their rights says Family Law Solicitor
Rupi was interviewed about the issue on Sky News today where she outlined some of the issues faced by cohabiting couples. Rupi said “Office for National Statistics figures show the number of unmarried...
View ArticleMore victims of abuse coming forward after Savile, says Abuse Lawyer
Liz Dux, who represents more than 70 Savile victims said “I see a lot of these cases, but even I am truly shocked by the scale of what is now emerging. The fact that it is so late in the day that...
View ArticleAbuse Lawyer Liz Dux talks about new Savile Victims
The claims in the Observer are from next month’s report by Dame Janet Smith into the culture at the BBC during the years Savile worked there. Liz, who represents 72 Savile victims, said: “Every single...
View ArticleSlater & Gordon CEO Attends Ministerial Roundtable on Accredited Whiplash...
The meeting, held at the Ministry of Justice in central London, included representatives from the legal, insurance and medical professions. Slater & Gordon Lawyers have been campaigning to protect...
View ArticleMoney is the most common cause of couple arguments
New research by Slater & Gordon revealed that 40% of Brits went over their budget and spent more than intended, while a quarter said they were concerned their extravagance would cause tension with...
View ArticleMorrisons Pay Compensation after Mum Dies Tackling Shoplifter
Grandmother Maureen Marsh, 56, suffered a ruptured aneurysm after attempting to apprehend a thief as he tried to escape with razor blades from the Morrisons supermarket on Baxters Lane, St. Helens in...
View ArticleCohabitation & Cohabitation Agreements: The Facts
After all, if you’ve brought property and a car together, contributed to a mortgage or even have a child together, it's common sense to be clear about what will happen in the unexpected event that...
View ArticleStudy Reveals the Secret to a Happy Marriage
Talking and compromise were the most popular choices with recommendations to persevere with the marriage, listen to one another and be patient all featuring highly in the survey.Couples were also...
View ArticleRise in Couples Choosing to Divorce after Less Than a Year Together
In the media we regularly see celebrities who marry and Divorce without what appears to be a second thought. In my experience as a specialist family lawyer the majority of people who consult me have...
View ArticleHow to Stop Age Discrimination at Work
This follows research commissioned by Slater & Gordon that revealed that millions could have a case for illegal age discrimination in the work place. The survey of more than 2,000 British workers...
View Article£9,000 Compensation after Being Hit by a Bus
Calum McEwan was knocked unconscious when the wing mirror of the bus smashed into him as he stood on the pavement in Edinburgh. The impact of the bus hitting Mr McEwan required him to have 18 stitches...
View ArticleSlater & Gordon Dominate News with Change to Pre-Nuptial Agreements
This is all because the Law Commission has issued recommendations that there is an introduction of qualifying nuptial agreements which will be legally binding and replace what we know as pre-nups and...
View ArticleFather Suffered Serious Injuries in Motorbike Track Day Crash
Father-of-four Bobby Khan, 42, had been taking part in a track day at Oulton Park in Cheshire, when officials failed to warn riders of a crash on the course ahead. The motorcyclist was travelling over...
View ArticleLawyer Issues Witness Appeal for Road Accident Victim
Yvonne Bosanquet, 54 was cycling across a road in Scunthorpe town centre when she was hit by the bus. The mother-of-two was rushed to Scunthorpe General Hospital suffering from severe head and...
View ArticleWife of Cyclist Killed by Pothole Condemns Council Bosses
Martyn Uzzell, 51, was riding along the A65 Settle Bypass at Giggleswick with two friends as part of a fundraising cycle ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats.Mr Uzzell was travelling on the road when...
View ArticleMOJ Releases Falling Figures on Claims Lodged At Employment Tribunal
Kiran Daurka, an employment lawyer at employment law specialists Slater & Gordon said “Whilst this is a depressing statistic, it is not surprising to us. We rightly feared that the introduction of...
View ArticleTesco Admit Liability after Slater & Gordon Lawyer Files Claim
After two unsuccessful attempts the couple were overjoyed when embryos were transferred into Lisa’s womb without complication. However their dreams were tragically dashed when Lisa contracted food...
View ArticlePersonal Injury Lawyer Speaks Out On Safety Rights for Employees
Sara was featured on the front page of the Liverpool Echo after her client Tipi Rixom was threatened at gun point by an armed robber during a night shift at McDonalds.The student, 26, was beginning...
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