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Miles & Partners expose ‘shameful’ London authorities
In a judgment, which we hope will benefit anyone caught in a dispute between housing authorities, Mr Justice Cobb condemned the ‘shameful’ behaviour of the two London authorities in the case of R (AM) v London Borough of Havering and ...
Read more22.04.2015
Solicitor granted reprieve from Court after failing to attend directions hearing
The intention of the 2013 Civil Procedure Reforms was to ensure that court litigation was conducted proportionately and efficiently, which meant that Courts were expected to censure the lax culture of non-compliance with Court orders which, it was believed, had ...
Read more23.03.2015
Ex wife can make financial application 30 years after divorce finalised says Supreme Court
The recently reported decision of the Supreme Court of Kathleen Wyatt and Dale Vince highlights the importance of ensuring your matrimonial finances are finalised as soon as possible after the divorce if not contemporaneous with it. In this case Ms ...
Read more12.03.2015
Domestic and other violence and homelessness
The Court of Appeal has been looking at the circumstances when an applicant for homelessness assistance can argue that it is not reasonable to continue to occupy their home because of threatened or actual violence from a third party. In ...
Read more24.02.2015
Sex and mental capacity – choice must be freely exercised by both parties
Case ref: [2014] EWCOP 53 When a mother with learning difficulties and her four children were taken into the care of the State, the case came before the Court of Protection to decide issues of residence, care and contact with ...
Read more20.12.2014
Testimonial: Lou has been great for the last two years
Lou has been great for the last 2 years – Lou listened to my concerns, she’s such a great adviser to be persistent with the council. Thank you so much.
Read more17.12.2014
