Gary Lineker has made comments recently, following his divorce from his former wife, Danielle Bux, to the effect that there should be a “mathematical equation” to help divorcing couples avoid what he called the “manipulative behaviour” of lawyers. Lineker accused solicitors of finding ways to make separating couples spend more money, thereby fuelling acrimony between … Read more
Nigel Shepherd, the new Resolution national chair, has used his first speech in the role to call for “no fault” divorce. Mr Shepherd said: “It’s wrong – and actually bordering on cruel – to say to couples: if you want to move on with your lives… one of you has to blame the other”. But that is … Read more
WENSLEYDALE clients of Scotts Wright Solicitors had a balance left in their account, which should have been divided among several beneficiaries, but they preferred to give the sum to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Scotts Wright have received a thank you letter from the charity for their clients’ donation, which says: “the YAA currently operates two … Read more
A recent report from the charity Citizens Advice, has found that litigants in person (people who go to Court without legal representation) face dire consequences for their finances, their health, as well as the outcome of their case. The report says that the stress and pressures on those going to Court without representation means that they achieve … Read more
Scotts Wright’s Miss Kathryn Moore, who was married recently, is now to practise under her married name of Mrs Kathryn Vasey. All her colleagues have wished her well for the future.
Scotts Wright have been able to pay more than £163 to Help for Heroes, thanks to the generosity of the law firm’s clients. The sum was collected, with clients’ permission, from tiny amounts left in their accounts, as donations to the firm’s designated charity. The money has been given to the charity’s Phoenix House Recovery … Read more
Scotts Wright would like to congratulate Lydia Hardy, who was recently admitted as a Solicitor. Lydia is another trainee who has qualified while at the firm, demonstrating our commitment to staff development. Congratulations! About Lydia Hardy How old are you? 28 What is your home town/village? Darlington Co Durham Where did you study? I went to … Read more
Scotts Wright have welcomed Steve Scott back to the firm. Steven is joining his father, Ian C Scott, at the Leyburn office after five years working in Leeds & Bradford. Ian C Scott said of his son’s return to the firm: “It is a delight to have Steven back working at Leyburn enabling me to … Read more