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Why divorce can be particularly costly for the over 50s
In 2022 the UK divorce rate fell to its lowest level since 1971. However, one group is bucking this trend: divorce amongst over-65 heterosexual couples is increasing. In the decade between 2005 and 2015 [...]
Robin Torr is fundraising for The Lewy Body Society
On Sunday 26/05/2024, I will be dusting off my running shoes to take part in the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run 2024 to raise money for The Lewy Body Society. Why? The [...]
Why DIY divorce may not be the money saver you think it is
Why DIY divorce may not be the money saver you think it is In April 2022 the UK's divorce laws removed the requirement to attribute blame to one party before a divorce could [...]
When is insurance not insurance?
When is insurance not insurance? The tragic case of an 81 year old man who died by suicide, after suffering years of pain from botched dental work, highlights the importance of using an experienced [...]
Where there’s a Will, there isn’t necessarily a way…
Where there's a Will, there isn't necessarily a way...The director behind a string of insolvent companies is finally to appear in Court to face fraud charges. Alana Benson was a director of Indeed Law Ltd, [...]
Putting a value on a life
How do you put a value on a life? The humble ladder ranks up there with the wheel for both its ingenious design and the positive impact it has made to our lives. Imagine [...]
I’ll bet she didn’t get that at Screwfix!
I’ll bet she didn’t get that at Screwfix! Julia Goddard-Watts, ex-wife of Screwfix tycoon James Goddard-Watts, was only awarded £7.4m of the couple's total assets when they divorced in 2010. By contrast, Mr [...]
Yeah but cyclists…
Yeah but cyclists... No doubt you will have seen the news stories about TV presenter Dan Walker being rendered unconscious when a car knocked him off his bike in Sheffield. [...]
The Hidden Impact of Road Traffic Collisions
The Hidden Impact of Road Traffic Collisions If I asked you if you were a good driver, where would you rank yourself? There's a very good chance that you'd tell me you're "better than [...]
The tooth, the whole tooth and nothing but the tooth
The tooth, the whole tooth and nothing but the tooth... We all know that there's no gain without pain in the pursuit of a perfect beach body, but some people are discovering that acheiving [...]
Menopause and Divorce
Menopause is an important milestone in a woman’s life, but it can prove to be a diffcult time for both spouses. For the woman, she may find it difficult to navigate all of [...]
Risk and personal responsibility
Risk taking and personal responsibility The ongoing debate over whether F1 drivers should be allowed to wear jewellery while racing raises some interesting questions over personal liberty and the Law. You [...]