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

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

Are pre-nuptial agreements just for wealthy couples?

Divorce solicitor Helen Warren explains why pre-nuptial agreements, or pre-nups, aren’t just for wealthy couples, and why all couples considering marriage or civil partnership should consider a pre-nup. You may have read in the news that Rupert Murdoch, now 92, has not been put ...

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20.05.2024

Amanda Dench retires from the Miles & Partners partnership

After more than 27 years as a partner, Amanda Dench has retired from the partnership, and Ritu Sood, has become an equity partner. Amanda was one of the five founding partners of Miles & Partners in 1996 and is recognised as a hugely experienced and ...

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24.04.2024