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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 ...
Read more21.07.2022
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 ...
Read more13.07.2022
Arbitration unravels pension allocation in lengthy divorce
Michelle Uppal represented a husband in divorce proceedings initiated by his wife following a lengthy marriage. Michelle provided him with general advice on the financial position and the likely re-distribution of assets on divorce where there was no pre-nuptial agreement. ...
Read more12.07.2022
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% ...
Read more05.07.2022
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, ...
Read more01.07.2022
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 ...
Read more27.06.2022
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 ...
Read more17.06.2022
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 ...
Read more15.06.2022
Tightening our laces for the 2022 London Legal Walk
The team at Miles & Partners are warming up for the London Legal Walk on Tuesday 28 June 2022 in support of frontline legal services which offer free advice on issues such as debt, benefits, housing, asylum and domestic violence. ...
Read more13.06.2022