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

BBC highlights continued illegal use of unregulated placements for children in care

Almost one year on from a ban on unregulated placements of children under the age of 16 coming into force in September 2021, a BBC News investigation has highlighted that these types of placements are still being widely used for ...

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25.08.2022

Testimonial: diligent work

“I just wanted to acknowledge the diligent work that Zahra Manji has been doing on one of our cases  together, her work is consistently a high standard and she prioritises the needs of the child.”

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24.08.2022

Getting a divorce in England or Wales in 2022

Since 6 April 2022, the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 completely changed the English & Welsh divorce process with the new concept of a ‘no fault’ divorce being introduced. The clue is in the name in that ‘no fault’ ...

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17.08.2022

How to spot tech abuse within a relationship

With technology advancing, so is the potential for it to be used in domestic abuse as a form of controlling and emotionally abusive behaviour. Commonly, tech abuse includes abusive text messages or calls and demanding access to devices, such as ...

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12.08.2022

Lou Crisfield, Miles & Partners Solicitors, London

Testimonial: Their service is fantastic

If you are looking for legal advice this is the right place to choose, they are good at their job and good at resolving housing, financial issues etc. Lou Crisfield from Miles & Partners help me so much with my ...

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10.08.2022

Enforcing child contact arrangements

Following the breakdown of a relationship, most parents can reach an agreement amicably regarding the arrangements for children.  Ensuring practical working arrangement requires both parents to behave sensibly and in the best interests of each child.  Unfortunately, as any family ...

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08.08.2022

How would your social media posts be interpreted in court after a family dispute?

Many people do not go a day without checking their social media: sending a tweet, posting an Instagram story, updating their Facebook status, or sending a Snapchat to communicate with friends, family, and their wider network. But what if your ...

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04.08.2022

Mary Richardson, Miles & Partners Solicitors, London

Testimonial: super helpful and professional

For my case, I dealt with Mary – she was super helpful and professional and, most importantly, she was compassionate and displayed high moral grounds irrespective of “winning/losing” a case. It’s about securing the long term benefits via amicable resolution ...

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29.07.2022

Andrew Bowmer completes IRONMAN Triathlon ahead of LALYs

Hot off the heels of being shortlisted for the 2022 Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year (LALY) award for social welfare law, Andrew Bowmer completed the challenging IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz Triathlon in Spain on 10 July 2022. An admirable feat of ...

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26.07.2022