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Cohabiting Older Couples – Three things you need to know
Living together could be bad for your wealth. A study by the Office of National Statistics in 2017 confirmed that […]
Coercive Control of the Elderly
We’ve all become more familiar recently with the expression ‘coercive control’ in the context of domestic abuse. Coercive control is […]
Battling grandad makes Kirklees pay
In July 2012, Mr Jones was given an ultimatum by Social Services: “If you can’t care for your grandson, he […]
Victorious grandad says: ‘I feel like a millionaire’
Mr Thompson loved spending time with his grandchildren James and Ellie. He was a single grandfather but always made sure […]
Lessons from a week of wonderful results
It’s been quite a week in our Family Team. We have received these very kind messages from kinship carers in […]
Grandparents hit jackpot after Christmas shock
On Christmas Eve 2015, *Joan and Harry Castle’s life was turned upside down (not their real names*). After receiving a […]
Bradford has questions to answer to Foster and Kinship carers!
Following the story published in the Bradford paper, Telegraph & Argus in January, Nigel Priestley shows the effect this is having on people’s lives. The […]
Bradford aunt and uncle win battle with Council
A Bradford kinship carer couple win a £7000 battle with Bradford Council. When Bradford Metropolitan District Council approached Mr and Mrs […]
Nigel Priestley, Senior Partner at Ridley & Hall Solicitors scoops top accolade at the Modern Law Awards
Last night at the Modern Law Awards, Ridley & Hall received fantastic news. Nigel Priestley, Partner and Community Care solicitor won Lawyer of the […]
National and Regional Recognition for Contribution to Family and Adoption Law
Ridley & Hall are delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted for two awards at the upcoming Family Law […]
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