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Keep up to date with changes in the law, notable cases and examples of how we have helped our clients.

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

Season’s Greetings and our holiday opening hours

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the team at Miles & Partners in London. We hope you enjoy the festive season and have a restful holiday. Instead of sending traditional cards this year, Miles & Partners are sending e-cards ...

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13.12.2022

Contemplating surrogacy? Obtaining legal parenthood

Surrogacy is growing in popularity as a way to start and expand a family. If you are in the early stages of researching having a child via surrogacy it is important to understand how to obtain legal parenthood. It is ...

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09.12.2022

Silver medal success for Lorraine Green at WUKF European Karate Championships

Congratulations to family law expert Lorraine Green who recently won a silver medal at the World Union of Karate-Do Federations (WUKF) European Karate Championships. Lorraine who spends her days fighting for the rights of children and young people, has been ...

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11.11.2022

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Cautious optimism for the end of section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions

The end of section 21 evictions ‘no-fault’, or ‘Renters’ Reform’ as the government now calls the policy, has been a mainstay of discussions about housing law for several years. Section 21 allows a landlord to evict a tenant for no ...

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07.11.2022

Is my prenuptial agreement binding?

If you are facing difficulties in your marriage and you have a prenuptial agreement, you may be curious to know just how binding the terms will be, especially if your life is now rather different to the one you envisaged ...

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01.11.2022

Our housing and mental health lawyers recognised as ‘brilliant,’ ‘passionate,’ ‘knowledgeable,’ and ‘pragmatic,’ in Chambers & Partners 2023

Our lawyers often work with some of the most vulnerable members of society and their work is incredibly important, so we were delighted to see our Mental Health and Housing teams receive recognition in the 2023 Chambers & Partners UK ...

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20.10.2022