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How to propose a prenup this Valentine’s Day
If thoughts of marriage are in the air this Valentine’s Day, but you are keen to protect your existing financial position, then you may want to consider proposing a prenuptial agreement. Pre-nuptial agreements or pre-civil agreements, more commonly known as ‘pre-nups’, ...
Read more14.02.2018
Floyd Porter on BBC Radio 4 Moneybox discussing when an LPA comes into force
Floyd Porter spoke to BBC reporter Tony Bonsignore about lasting powers of attorney on Radio 4’s Moneybox programme on Saturday (27 January). A couple had written into the programme asking for advice when a bank would not limit the amount ...
Read more02.02.2018
US custody agreement opens the door for a child to remain in England
Case ref [2017] EWCA Civ 2177 In proceedings brought under the Hague Convention, Amanda Dench represented a mother who had been accused of the wrongful abduction of her son from the USA to England and who was appealing a decision ...
Read more15.01.2018
Is noise from a neighbouring property ruining your life?
With Christmas and New Year behind us, most people will be looking forward to a quiet January. While the chances are that the noise levels in the block or neighbourhood where you live may have been higher than normal over ...
Read more08.01.2018
“Your clients are lucky to have found her …” a glowing testimonial for Rajea Sultana
We all know how valuable a barrister’s time is, so when Sally Blakemore of Ely Place Chambers took the trouble to write almost 500 words of praise for our housing solicitor Rajea Sultana, we couldn’t resist asking if we might share this ...
Read more15.12.2017
I am struggling financially – can I ask my ex for more money?
If you are receiving spousal maintenance from your former husband, wife or civil partner you may be able to ask for an increase in payments if your circumstances have changed and your former spouse or partner can afford it. Linda ...
Read more12.12.2017
Rachel Turner receives accredited legal representative status in the Court of Protection
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 increased the role of the Court of Protection by introducing powers to make decisions on health and welfare matters in addition to its already existing power to make decisions on property and affairs matters. on ...
Read more28.11.2017
Floyd Porter and Rachel Turner for recognition as ‘leaders in their field’ in Chambers and Partners 2018
Floyd Porter and Rachel Turner, partners and joint heads of the mental health and capacity team, at Miles and Partners are to be ranked in the Chambers and Partners UK 2018 directory as ‘leaders in their field’. We are delighted ...
Read more18.07.2017
Miles & Partners raise over £1,200 for the London Legal Support Trust
Over the last few months, the lawyers at Miles & Partners in London have been walking, netballing and baking their way around London in a bid to raise as much money as possible for the London Legal Support Trust. The ...
Read more08.06.2017