Cohabitation FAQs

The number of couples choosing to live together (cohabit) in a stable intimate relationship increased by 144% between 1996 and 2021 with about 3.6 million or 22% couples preferring not to get married or enter into a civil partnership. Sometimes ...

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12.06.2023

Rebekah Carrier joins Miles & Partners

Rebekah Carrier joins Miles & Partners Specialist public law and housing law solicitor, Rebekah Carrier, has joined Miles & Partners today as a partner. Rebekah brings over 30 years’ experience in complex judicial review proceedings, including public interest cases and ...

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02.05.2023

Flowchart: Child arrangement orders and the family court process

If you are unable to spend time with your child or children, and if you cannot reach agreement or resolve the situation with the child’s other parent via negotiation, then it may be necessary to involve a solicitor to help ...

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14.03.2023

How is the cost-of-living crisis affecting victims of domestic abuse?

With the cost-of-living crisis causing financial strain for many households, Amy Blaettler discusses how this is having a significant impact on victims of domestic abuse and she points to some useful charities that provide advice, support, and resources. What is ...

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03.03.2023

Is a prenup part of your wedding planning?

Hotels and wedding venues are busy hosting wedding fairs and gearing up for the wedding season, with everyone focused on the details of the big day, from the colour scheme and menu to the choice of attendants and music. One ...

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02.03.2023

My Legal Life: Lorraine Green features in the Law Society Gazette

Child protection partner Lorraine Green has featured in an article by the Law Society Gazette highlighting her tireless work fighting for the rights of children and young people. In the article, Lorraine shares how the seed was planted for a ...

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14.02.2023

Changes ahead in capital gains tax rules for divorcing couples

At present, no capital gains tax (CGT) is charged on a transfer of assets between a married couple or civil partners who live together.  If, however you are separated or divorced from your spouse or civil partner, then this tax ...

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02.02.2023

Step-by-step guide to no-fault divorce

Since April 2022, couples have been able to seek a divorce or dissolution after one year of marriage without having to blame their former partner for any reason. Prior to the change in the law, couples who agreed to separate ...

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24.01.2023

Secure Accommodation and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards – What is best for my child?

‘Locking a child up is one of the most extreme interventions the state can make in a child’s life. Too often I have found that this happens as a result of a series of missed opportunities – opportunities to identify ...

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19.01.2023