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

How would your social media posts be interpreted in court after a family dispute?

Many people do not go a day without checking their social media: sending a tweet, posting an Instagram story, updating their Facebook status, or sending a Snapchat to communicate with friends, family, and their wider network. But what if your ...

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04.08.2022

Andrew Bowmer completes IRONMAN Triathlon ahead of LALYs

Hot off the heels of being shortlisted for the 2022 Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year (LALY) award for social welfare law, Andrew Bowmer completed the challenging IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz Triathlon in Spain on 10 July 2022. An admirable feat of ...

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26.07.2022

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How to spot the signs of financial and economic abuse in a relationship

Financial and economic abuse within a relationship can take many forms. Crucially, it involves limiting the victim’s ability to independently manage their assets or money, for example by cutting them off from economic resources, thus making the victim dependent on ...

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21.07.2022

Rajea Sultana wins 2022 Housing Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Award

Miles & Partners is delighted that housing law partner Rajea Sultana has been recognised as a legal aid hero, winning the 2022 Housing Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year (LALY) award. The coveted award was presented by Helena Kennedy QC ...

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13.07.2022

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Can a non-molestation order prevent someone bothering me?

Domestic abuse can impact individuals of any age or race and is seen across all parts of society.  Unfortunately, statistics from the Office for National Statistics reveal that domestic abuse is on the increase, with cases having risen by 6% ...

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05.07.2022

Who pays private school fees after divorce or separation?

According to the Financial Times the average fee for an independent or private school education is now over £15,000 a year for day pupils and £36,000 for boarders. This represents a substantial financial commitment over the education of a child, ...

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01.07.2022

Miles & Partners raise over £350 for MindOut during Pride

On 24 July 2022, Miles & Partners hosted a special lunch event in celebration of Pride Month. The team donated generously to the charity MindOut, which provides essential mental health support for members of the LGBTQ+ community, and we are ...

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27.06.2022

Three LGBTQ+ changemakers you need to know about

It is the month of Pride, a celebration of acceptance, equality and the work of LGBTQ+ people. It aims to raise awareness and educate people about LGBTQ+ history and prevailing issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community. It is an opportunity to ...

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17.06.2022

UK Government launches new strategy to tackle domestic violence

On 30 March 2022, the Government has launched a new strategy to tackle domestic violence. The Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan outlines the government’s approach to limit the prevalence of domestic abuse and domestic homicide, tackle perpetrators and provide victims and ...

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15.06.2022