Notice of Retirement of Partner
6th November 2015
Notice: June Kelly has retired from the partnership as from 31st October 2015 Lindsey Johnson, Lucy Cohen & Stephanie Adams remain partners trading as “Williscroft & Co”
Lasting Powers of Attorney - do we need them?
16th October 2015
This week I attended the 'Full of Life' event in Silsden organised by Bradford Council.
Bradford Safeguarding Week - Forced Marriage Guidance
15th October 2015
Safeguarding week is due to take place in Bradford from the 19th to 23rd October.
Extension of Legal Aid for Mediation
17th November 2014
The Goverment have been keen to promote the use of mediation in family matters and also to achieve a higher usage of the Legal Aid budget for Family Mediation.
Family Disputes on a Budget
18th June 2013
Separating from the person who you thought would be your life-partner is often stressful. In the current climate of cut backs and austerity measures, the anxiety you feel is heightened by thoughts of how you can afford legal advice to guide you through the issues at hand.
Williscroft & Co expand
2nd May 2013
In April 2013 the Legal Aid cuts kicked in. On the same date we expanded by opening an office in Keighley after seeing an increasing number of people coming from the area seeking help.
Changes to Legal Aid
1st February 2013
From the 1st April 2013 the availability of Legal Aid will be greatly reduced and it will only be available for the following types of cases:
Proposed Changes to Parenting on Divorce
7th September 2012
A ministerial working group are to consider a change in the law concerning arrangements for children on the separation of their parents. The announced proposals include a presumption of shared care.
Expert advice on break ups and civil partnerships
5th September 2012
Lucy Cohen, one of four all-female partners of Williscroft & Co solicitors specialises in family law and civil partnerships and gives her tips and expert advice to help couples going through separation …
Bradford solicitors announce same-sex legal specialists
4th July 2011
Bradford legal team Williscroft & Co is launching a specialist division following the doubling of same sex relationship dissolutions in recent years.
