Children’s lawyer Lorraine Green to give evidence to legal aid APPG

On 19 November 2020, family lawyer Lorraine Green will be giving evidence as an expert witness in the second of six oral evidence sessions in the inquiry into the sustainability of legal aid, hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) ...

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18.11.2020

Congratulations to our three new trainee solicitors

We are delighted to announce that three of our legal assistants, Danielle Apenteng, Hira Rauf and Sara Nicoloau are taking the next step in their legal career and starting their solicitor training contracts at Miles & Partners in London, where they will be gaining experience in family and mental health and capacity law.  During their time as legal ...

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12.11.2020

Agreeing time with your children following separation

A separation will inevitably mean a change in the family dynamic, and you may be concerned about what this will mean for your relationship with your children.  New arrangements will have to be put in place in relation to where ...

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16.10.2020

David Jockelson’s top tips for looking after yourself on World Mental Health Day

The past months have brought many challenges and our daily lives have undeniably changed considerably due to the Covid-19 pandemic. For many this has caused a significant impact on mental health, increasing levels of stress and anxiety. The World Health ...

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09.10.2020

A big welcome back to family law partner Dee Aktar

The team is pleased to welcome back Dee Aktar who is returning from maternity leave on 30 September 2020. We are thrilled to have her back in the family law team at Miles & Partners Solicitors in London. We would ...

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28.09.2020

Should child protection duties be relaxed for local authorities during Covid-19?

The Adoption and Children (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020, also known as Statutory 445, will see various responsibilities relaxed in relation to children in care. This new legislation will remain in force until 25th September 2020, with a possibility of an ...

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23.09.2020

Get a wriggle on with your divorce settlement to benefit from stamp duty holiday

Divorcing couples in England are encouraged to agree their financial settlements promptly to take advantage of Rishi Sunak’s stamp duty holiday for house buyers. ‘Divorce can often require the purchase of a property for one partner, or even selling the ...

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04.08.2020

When a spouse or partner is abusive during lockdown

Dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic has caused seismic changes to all of our lives, including our family life.  During the lockdown we are all forced to isolate in our homes, and for some this forced time together and the disruption ...

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14.07.2020

Kate Hammond wins 2020 Family Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Award

There has been some wonderful news this morning – managing partner Kate Hammond has won the Family Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year (LALY) award. The coveted award, sponsored by Resolution, was presented at the first LALY awards held online ...

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08.07.2020