Joshua Russell

Family Lawyer for Brethertons LLP
Specialising in divorce, matrimonial finances and private law children act applications

[Joshua Russell @JRFamilyLaw]

Interesting statistics coming out regarding the reduction in pension sharing orders in the past few years. If you are in any doubt as to whether you are entitled to a claim on your ex's pension, seek advice
https://t.co/Vgy3fRnAJm

[Joshua Russell @JRFamilyLaw]

Our most recent blog on the new #NoFaultDivorce
https://t.co/fazezuCItT

[Brethertons LLP @brethertonsllp]

Divorce is difficult for anyone in any circumstances but the strain COVID-19 has placed on married and unmarried couples is significant. @JRFamilyLaw has written a new blog discussing the common question "Is now a good time to get divorced?" https://t.co/4oaAc885ZI #divorce

[Joshua Russell @JRFamilyLaw]

The latest on #NoFaultDivorce
Suggestions it could still be mid 2021 before we see the first Petition being presented but real progress being made.

[Resolution @ResFamilyLaw]

The Bill is now an Act!

The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill received Royal Assent last night.

Couples will finally be able to divorce without playing the blame game.

More later on this - but for now, THANK YOU to our brilliant members who made this happen! #proud

[Brethertons LLP @brethertonsllp]

At home shouldn’t mean at risk. Since the introduction of lockdown the numbers of domestic violence calls have increased substantially. Our Priti Vadgama also says #youarenotalone & can offer you legal assistance during this difficult time. Read more: https://t.co/ILRglstSKv

[Brethertons LLP @brethertonsllp]

Join Brethertons Employment Lawyers Ruby Rai, Roy Magara and Kathryn Pickard as they discuss, and try to make sense of the HR issues posed by the Coronavirus in our new webinar on the 10th March. Register now! #coronavirus #webinar #HR https://t.co/IgvyJkElhq

[FamilyTKW @FamilyTkw]

More exciting news within the Family Team, with our @melanie_tubbs and Katie Phillips being promoted to Senior Associates and @JRFamilyLaw being promoted to Associate - well done 🎉

[Brethertons LLP @brethertonsllp]

Brethertons family teams, who are consistently recognised in the Band 1 Chambers and Partners, have been shortlisted at this year's Family Law Awards! Their work and expertise has lead to the shortlist of ‘Family Law Firm of the Year for the South’. #teambrethertons

[Joshua Russell @JRFamilyLaw]

An eye watering insight into the impact of LASPO and the reality of many modern families who cannot agree living arrangements/contact for their children https://t.co/ZPb97sOBat

[Joshua Russell @JRFamilyLaw]

Congratulations to the many Brethertonians named in @thelegal500 again this year, with our Rugby Team once again being recognised as Tier 1 @LindaJones06 @AbductionLawyer @RachelAdams09 @KimLehal

[Gemma Kelsey @AbductionSol]

Another great result for our family team in this years Legal 500 - well done @LindaJones06 @AbductionLawyer @MatthewChildLaw @KimLehal @RachelAdams09 @BrethertonsSal and Katie Phillips!

[Joshua Russell @JRFamilyLaw]

@WayneRooney @rioferdy5 @brewin84 like a really bad 90s boyband

[Joshua Russell @JRFamilyLaw]

"The percentage of rookie solicitors who have experienced mental health problems more than doubled over the past year. Of the 332 trainees who responded to this year’s Junior Lawyers Division survey, 39% reported experiencing a mental health problem." #WorldMentalHealthDay2018

[Legal Cheek @legalcheek]

8 City law firms pledge to improve lawyer wellbeing on #WorldMentalHealthDay https://t.co/DqpBP9gw2k

[Resolution Training @ResFLTraining]

This #WorldMentalHealthDay @ResFamilyLaw would like to remind its members of our confidental 121 mentoring service for YRes members who may want individual support for the day-to-day practice, learning and development goals and longer term career. Sometimes it helps to talk.

[Joshua Russell @JRFamilyLaw]

Another leap forward for modern Family Law as #CivilParnerships are to be made available to hetrosexual couples. This should provide 'unmarried couples' with similar rights to married couples in the event of relationship breakdown
https://t.co/7SMKad1RNM

[Resolution @ResFamilyLaw]

Cohabitation committee member Sital Fontenelle speaks to ITV news about the yesterday's civil partnership announcement: https://t.co/0UHVE8V9D5

[Brethertons LLP @brethertonsllp]

We are delighted to announce our latest internal promotions with the success of ten of our valued lawyers. We are focused on business growth and believe this is achieved through the development and success of all our employees. Congratulations! https://t.co/il79Hio32y

[Peter Newman @peternewman79]

Theresa May is now at the stage of the FDR where you don’t accept her very first offer so she starts talking about directions for trial. She refuses to find out what the judge thinks because she knows what the indication will be.

[Ministry of Justice @MoJGovUK]

The breakdown of a marriage can be a difficult time for any family, and the law should not aggravate conflict.

Today we’re launching a consultation on our plans to reduce antagonism in divorce.

Find out more and how you can have your say: https://t.co/QbUwa8PeZX