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Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors – By your side
With offices across North Yorkshire in Selby, York, Malton and Pickering, Crombie Wilkinson is a leading law firm with a dynamic and progressive approach to law. We listen to our individual clients’ needs and do our best to find solutions. We are a forward thinking, proactive, modern firm with traditional values – founded 1840’s. The firm has a wide diversity of skills across its team of 120 staff; helping both individuals and businesses with advice and support when legal action is needed.
Our notable reputation for supplying comprehensive and high quality legal service delivered efficiently and cost effectively is supported by the client testimonials we receive regularly and confirm our status as one of North Yorkshire’s go-to legal firms.
Clients are at the centre of everything we do. We provide a practical and down to earth approach when dealing with matters. Our local offices and local knowledge, speed of response and personal service define our commitment to always delivering our best with our Service Pledge.
Our people are a very important part of Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors. We are proud to have a strong team in place. Our firm’s ethos is built on four key values – one client value, one personal staff value, one team value and one community value. Our service pledge.
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Making the decision to end your relationship and leave your partner can feel like a sense of relief for some but for many it also leaves you with a lot of questions about what you do next about separation, divorce, access to your children, what happens to any joint property and assets.
When you have made the decision to end your marriage or civil partnership, this may have come as a shock to your partner and they may not be ready to discuss practicalities. It can be best for you to give them some space and time before you start to ask questions and expect them to have the answers. Communication is a key aspect of sorting out arrangements when you separate and so keeping open communication with your now ex partner can be a positive thing to do as once communication breaks down it can be hard to see and make decision rationally as both sides can then get entrenched in their side only.
Some people can deal with separating ok, for others it will be an emotional roller coaster, where one day they can seem to be alright and coping with the decision but the next day they can be upset and not want to deal with things.
If there are children involved, you both need to come to the agreement that your separation should not come between the children
seeing both their parents during the transition, especially if one of you has moved out of the family home and want the children to visit you where you are then staying. Try to not argue or say negative comments about the other parent in front of the children, remember, they have not asked for this and have to deal with it and work through it just the same as the adults have to. You need to keep their routine the same as best you can to keep things stable for them, especially if they are school age and have hobbies/activities.
When you are both ready, or if you as the person who has chosen to leave is ready to take the next step to progress formal separation, Family Mediation is a process you can enter in to where you can discuss matters and family disputes with the support of another person, a mediator to assist you in talking about your family and what’s best for them. The mediation process involves you attending a meeting or series of meetings with your former partner over several weeks. At each meeting, the family mediator will help you discuss whatever issues are at hand and take steps to defuse any conflict so you can come to conclusions and agreements together to benefit your family circumstances. You can discuss family mediation with our family mediator, Chris Myles at our York office.
Once you have made the decision to divorce, it is advisable to speak to a divorce solicitor to get the advice you need for your personal circumstances. You may do this after you have spoken to your ex partner and both agreed that a divorce is the route you want to go down, alternatively, you may decide yourself it is what you want for you and issue divorce proceedings on your ex partner without informing them. There is a lot to consider when you are divorcing and getting the right advice, early in your decision is important for both sides and for the bigger picture of the wider family possibly affected by the separation.
Anyone who has been married for over one year can start divorce proceedings, providing that one or other of the couple is either domiciled in England and Wales when the divorce proceedings have begun or has been resident in England and Wales throughout the period of one year ending with that date. It is irrelevant where the couple were married.
We recommend reading our guide to the divorce process.
For advice about your separation or divorce, contact Mark Robinson, divorce solicitor in Selby at Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors on 01757 708957.
A twisted testicle, more accurately described as testicular torsion is a painful experience but the effects can be long lasting if medical treatment is not administered as quickly as possible
Testicular torsion is a relatively uncommon condition, occurring in 1 in 4,000 males under the age of 25.
However, it can occur in males of all ages, often newborn babies and small children, and torsion usually happens on just one side, but in rare instances, it occurs in both testicles.
Testicular torsion is a medical emergency that occurs when the spermatic cord twists cutting off a testicle’s blood supply.
There is often a failure to diagnose or treat testicular torsion when it occurs in children, so it is important for parents to recognise the signs and symptoms so that early treatment can take place.
Common signs of testicular torsion include:
For most boys, talking seriously about their private parts can be a little embarrassing. But if you have a son, it’s important that he knows to tell you or a health care provider if he ever has genital pain, especially in his scrotum or testes.
Each testicle is connected to the rest of the body by a blood vessel called the spermatic cord. Testicular torsion happens when a spermatic cord becomes twisted, cutting off the flow of blood to the attached testicle.
Testicular torsion requires immediate surgery to save the testicle. Saving a testicle becomes more difficult the longer the spermatic cord stays twisted. The degree of twisting (whether it’s one entire revolution or several) determines how quickly the testicle will become damaged. As a general rule:
· within about 4-6 hours of the start of the torsion, the testicle can be saved 90% of the time
· after 12 hours, this drops to 50%
· after 24 hours, the testicle can be saved only 10% of the time
If testicular torsion is suspected it is important to call a doctor or get to a hospital as soon as you can. It is advisable to not eat or drink anything until you have seen a doctor and found out if you require surgery.
Testicular torsion is usually diagnosed on the basis of the history of symptoms and a physical examination. An ultrasound scan can also assist in making the diagnosis.
Surgery will be required to untwist the spermatic cord, and stitch the testicle to the inside of the scrotum to prevent future torsions. If the torsion goes on too long, then the testicle may be permanently damaged and it will need to be removed through a type of surgery called an orchiectomy. Replacement of the lost testis with a prosthetic can be considered.
Studies also show that males who have undergone a unilateral orchidectomy can experience a decrease in fertility potential.
If you believe there has been a delay or a failure to diagnose and treat testicular torsion and you or a family member have suffered as a result, you can contact a member of the Ison Harrison team for free advice on 0113 284 5000 or email clinneg@isonharrison.co.uk. If we believe that there are sufficient prospects to pursue a claim we will guide you through the process and ensure that you get the compensation you deserve.
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