Miles and Partners achieves Lexcel v6.1 Accreditation

We are proud to announce that we have successfully achieved re-accreditation with the Lexcel Practice Management Standard Version 6.1. This prestigious accreditation, awarded by the Law Society of England and Wales, recognises excellence in legal practice management and client care. ...

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24.02.2025

Law and marriage

To mark National Marriage Week 2025, matrimonial partner Linda Pope reflects on the evolution of marriage and the law. When my parents (see picture) married in 1966, there were 384,497 weddings that year. Fast forward to 2022, and there were ...

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10.02.2025

LGBT+ history month

February marks LGBT+ history month: a month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. To celebrate this year’s theme of Activism and Social Change, we are highlighting ...

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07.02.2025

Legal process of transitioning into adult social care services: protected parties

For Children’s Mental Health Week 2025, we review the transition from children’s social care services to adult social care services for young adults who are vulnerable and lack mental capacity to conduct litigation on their own. Applications to the Court ...

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04.02.2025

Divorce FAQs

    The “new year, new me” mindset can lead to monumental decisions to include ending a marriage or civil partnership by divorce. Alternatively, for those who are already separated the New Year is usually the time to start proceedings ...

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03.01.2025

What protection is available for victims of domestic abuse?

Ivan Taffin de Tilques, a trainee solicitor, outlines the legal protections available for victims of domestic abuse and the court can determine and secure your rights to occupy a property. Christmas can be a magical time. Sadly for some, the ...

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13.12.2024

Can a convicted sex offender exercise parental responsibility?

In short, yes. A Trainee Solicitor, in the family team Sashina Thapa explains the current law and proposals for reform. A person convicted of a serious sexual offence against a child can still exercise parental responsibility As the law stands, ...

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03.12.2024

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