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Floyd Porter on BBC Radio 4 Moneybox discussing when an LPA comes into force
Floyd Porter spoke to BBC reporter Tony Bonsignore about lasting powers of attorney on Radio 4’s Moneybox programme on Saturday (27 January). A couple had written into the programme asking for advice when a bank would not limit the amount ...
Read more02.02.2018
US custody agreement opens the door for a child to remain in England
Case ref [2017] EWCA Civ 2177 In proceedings brought under the Hague Convention, Amanda Dench represented a mother who had been accused of the wrongful abduction of her son from the USA to England and who was appealing a decision ...
Read more15.01.2018
Is noise from a neighbouring property ruining your life?
With Christmas and New Year behind us, most people will be looking forward to a quiet January. While the chances are that the noise levels in the block or neighbourhood where you live may have been higher than normal over ...
Read more08.01.2018
“Your clients are lucky to have found her …” a glowing testimonial for Rajea Sultana
We all know how valuable a barrister’s time is, so when Sally Blakemore of Ely Place Chambers took the trouble to write almost 500 words of praise for our housing solicitor Rajea Sultana, we couldn’t resist asking if we might share this ...
Read more15.12.2017
London Borough of Haringey v Ahmed & Ahmed
Lou Crisfield, partner in the housing team at Miles & Partners in London, acted in the case of London Borough of Haringey v Ahmed & Ahmed (Case No: HC-2015-003163). Lou is a partner and an experienced caseworker, specialising in social ...
Read more12.12.2017
I am struggling financially – can I ask my ex for more money?
If you are receiving spousal maintenance from your former husband, wife or civil partner you may be able to ask for an increase in payments if your circumstances have changed and your former spouse or partner can afford it. Linda ...
Read more12.12.2017
Rachel Turner receives accredited legal representative status in the Court of Protection
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 increased the role of the Court of Protection by introducing powers to make decisions on health and welfare matters in addition to its already existing power to make decisions on property and affairs matters. on ...
Read more28.11.2017