NEW PARENTING ARRANGEMENTS should be welcomed but with some reservation argues family lawyer Neil Grunfeld. Grunfeld believes Government recommendations concerning grandparents’ access to grandchildren in the event of a divorce or separation are very much to be applauded, although they have been some time in coming. The New Parenting Agreements will explicitly set out contact…
“Today new proposals on meditative approaches to divorce were announced. From the 6th April couples will be made to undertake meditative counselling before proceedings can go to court. This is a welcome development as The National Audit Office estimates, on average, savings of over £2000 in legal costs through such approaches. Mediated cases are also…
Howards Solicitors is continuing its expansion with two senior appointments in light of increased criminal and family law work. Neil Grunfeld, who joins from Nicholas & Partners, will head up the family law department at the firm’s new offices in Macclesfield. Grunfeld will also lend his criminal legal expertise to a growing workload, particularly more…
Rossendale Council’s new penalty point system will lead to crippling disruptive action if not dropped immediately according to Glenn Bulcock of Rossendale Taxi Association. Over 200 Rossendale taxi drivers met on Monday to give their backing to strike action if the Licensing Unit at the Council does not back down. The Council’s new licensing proposal…
Howards Solicitors, Manchester motoring solicitor urges caution after police blanket mailing for “perverting the course of justice” to drivers accused of dodging speeding fines. Howards Solicitors is warning professional drivers in Greater Manchester to be aware of letters they may receive from the police regarding prior notices of intended prosecution (NIP) allegedly sent to them….
