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Parents, plan your Christmas contact arrangements early
For most, Christmas is a wonderful time of the year and an opportunity to spend quality time with the family. It can also be an incredibly emotional time of the year, particularly for those parents who are no longer together. ...
Read more12.12.2019
Undisclosed financial information in divorce and the power to draw adverse inferences
Case report: Rabia v Rabia [2014] EWCA Civ 1767 in the Court of Appeal, regarding a divorce financial settlement where the calculations were disputed after the husband refused to make full disclosure regarding his assets. Linda Pope (at a previous ...
Read more01.12.2019
Seven steps of getting a divorce
The seven steps of getting a divorce: Step 1: Mediation Information Assessment Meeting (MIAM) The government is keen to keep divorce cases out of court and to encourage a more grown-up approach to relationship breakdown. So before making a court ...
Read more29.11.2019
Testimonial: It is always a pleasure to be on a case with her
‘I have met Mary in two very complex cases. Her knowledge of the facts and law is impressive. She is incredibly well prepared and it is always a pleasure to be in a case with her.’
Read more26.11.2019
Congratulations to Mary Richardson on winning the ‘Outstanding Newcomer’ Award 2019 by the Association of Lawyers for Children
We are delighted that one of our hardworking and talented family law solicitors Mary Richardson has been awarded the Outstanding Newcomer Award 2019 by the Association of Lawyers for Children. Mary has worked at Miles & Partners since 2014, starting her career as an ...
Read more25.11.2019
Separation as a prelude or alternative to divorce
In the past, you may have chosen separation rather than divorce to protect valuable pension benefits. However, because the Court can now divide pensions this is no longer necessary. Instead you may have religious or simply practical reasons for choosing ...
Read more15.11.2019
Testimonial: Her aptitude to understand complex legal issues is more akin to a lawyer with many years of experience
‘On a recent case where Mary acted for a grandmother in proceedings against the local authority, the client was effusive in her praise of Mary, having no doubt that the positive outcome the client was received was only due to ...
Read more31.10.2019