Pioneering, Bold and Brave – the faces that inspired British culture

During Black History Month 2024, we celebrate those with truly inspiring stories that pioneered British Culture from their sporting achievements to their work in arts and literature. This is a month which should highlight accomplishments and overcoming adversity and hardship ...

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01.10.2024

What to expect at a financial dispute resolution (FDR) hearing

If you are applying for a financial order, also known as financial relief, as part of your divorce or dissolution of your marriage or civil partnership, then the court will list your case in for a financial dispute resolution hearing, ...

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07.08.2024

Trio of new joiners at Miles & Partners

Leading family law firm Miles & Partners announces three new solicitors to the pre-eminent team (L-R – Sherma Polidore, Helen Warren and Michael Dooley) Sherma Polidore Sherma is recognised as an expert in cases involving child care law, notably international ...

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08.07.2024

A ‘problem-solving’ court for parents?

This article first appeared in the Law Society Gazette, 21 June 2024. The theme of Learning Disability Week 2024 (17-23 June) is ‘do you see me?’. This made me think about the cases that public law practitioners see all too ...

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01.07.2024

Are pre-nuptial agreements just for wealthy couples?

Divorce solicitor Helen Warren explains why pre-nuptial agreements, or pre-nups, aren’t just for wealthy couples, and why all couples considering marriage or civil partnership should consider a pre-nup. You may have read in the news that Rupert Murdoch, now 92, has not been put ...

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20.05.2024

Amanda Dench retires from the Miles & Partners partnership

After more than 27 years as a partner, Amanda Dench has retired from the partnership, and Ritu Sood, has become an equity partner. Amanda was one of the five founding partners of Miles & Partners in 1996 and is recognised as a hugely experienced and ...

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24.04.2024

Was the Chancellor’s Spring Statement good news for families?

Family lawyer Linda Pope explains the impact of the Chancellor’s Spring Statement 2024 on families. Child Benefit As expected, there were significant changes to child benefit. More parents will be paid child benefit after the £60,000 threshold (otherwise known as ...

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07.03.2024

Should I sign a prenup?

In England and Wales more people are getting married and divorced in midlife. According to a recent study, between 1990 – 2019, the rates of first marriages in midlife increased by 74% for women and 45% for men. The study ...

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20.11.2023

Divorce and the menopause

The theme for World Menopause Day 2023 (18 October) is cardiovascular disease. As matrimonial lawyers we are well versed in dealing with matters of the heart leading to relationship breakdown. Divorce in later life is often referred to as “silver ...

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17.10.2023