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What protection is available for victims of domestic abuse?

Ivan Taffin de Tilques, a trainee solicitor, outlines the legal protections available for victims of domestic abuse and the court can determine and secure your rights to occupy a property. Christmas can be a magical time. Sadly for some, the ...

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13.12.2024

Can a convicted sex offender exercise parental responsibility?

In short, yes. A Trainee Solicitor, in the family team Sashina Thapa explains the current law and proposals for reform. A person convicted of a serious sexual offence against a child can still exercise parental responsibility As the law stands, ...

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03.12.2024

Pioneering, Bold and Brave – the faces that inspired British culture

During Black History Month 2024, we celebrate those with truly inspiring stories that pioneered British Culture from their sporting achievements to their work in arts and literature. This is a month which should highlight accomplishments and overcoming adversity and hardship ...

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01.10.2024

What to expect at a financial dispute resolution (FDR) hearing

If you are applying for a financial order, also known as financial relief, as part of your divorce or dissolution of your marriage or civil partnership, then the court will list your case in for a financial dispute resolution hearing, ...

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07.08.2024

Trio of new joiners at Miles & Partners

Leading family law firm Miles & Partners announces three new solicitors to the pre-eminent team (L-R – Sherma Polidore, Helen Warren and Michael Dooley) Sherma Polidore Sherma is recognised as an expert in cases involving child care law, notably international ...

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08.07.2024

A ‘problem-solving’ court for parents?

This article first appeared in the Law Society Gazette, 21 June 2024. The theme of Learning Disability Week 2024 (17-23 June) is ‘do you see me?’. This made me think about the cases that public law practitioners see all too ...

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01.07.2024