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Resolving a family dispute over choice of school
As a parent you will always strive to do what is best for your children, but for separated parents this can sometimes lead to disagreement when what is best in one parent’s eyes does not align with the other parent’s ...
Read more14.04.2022
What are the grounds for divorce in England and Wales?
You can get divorced in England or Wales if all of the following are true: You have been married for over a year. Your relationship has permanently broken down. Your marriage is legally recognised in the UK, which includes a ...
Read more06.04.2022
Report published on the Legal Rights and Remedies for Economic Abuse
Domestic abuse is a multi-faceted concept, within which “financial abuse” and “economic abuse” are forms of domestic manipulation and exploitation which rarely receive much attention. However, our solicitors know from our clients, that such abuse can be devastating and can ...
Read more31.03.2022
Preparing for a remote hearing in the Family Court
Since the pandemic, remote court hearings have become increasingly common for the legal profession. But if this is your first court hearing, it may be helpful to know what to expect and how to prepare. Tayyaba Ahmad has collected some ...
Read more24.03.2022
A smoother path to divorce from April 2022
Once you have decided that your marriage is over and you have taken the first step towards divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership, most people would like to be able to complete the formalities as quickly and smoothly as ...
Read more09.03.2022
Could my marriage be invalid?
Sadly, there are people who have believed they were legally married, only to find out years later their marriage was invalid. This normally only comes to light when a relationship ends, or when one party to the relationship dies as ...
Read more11.02.2022
Securing the right to see your grandchildren
The relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren can be very special and one that most parents fully support. On occasions, however, access can be cut off or restricted, causing hurt and upset. Linda Pope, family law expert with Miles & ...
Read more08.02.2022
Beyond Black History Month – next steps in the legal profession
The legal profession is not known for being at the forefront of diversity and inclusion, and the graduate careers website Prospect highlights how it still has a great deal of progress to make. ‘Following on from Black History Month, the ...
Read more18.01.2022
Can you really have a clean break in a divorce?
Many people mistakenly believe that a divorce severs your financial ties, but that is not the case. It is necessary to either agree your financial arrangements via a separate negotiation and have the settlement formalised by the court, or have ...
Read more13.12.2021