Whilst we all remain hopeful of being able to dust off the suitcases and make plans for a summer holiday, for separated or divorced parents, this can also mean the start of an argument bringing shade to that much awaited sunny trip away. How can separated parents ensure summer holidays go plain sailing? The earlier you start a conversation with your ex, the better. This will give you more time to address any issues or concerns before any holiday is booked. Will I need my ex’s consent to … [Read more...]
Pensions on Divorce – How to make sure you have a fair deal?
In many marriages, a pension can be a substantial asset. Unfortunately however, it is often overlooked meaning that many couples are not receiving their fair share of the marital finances on divorce. Pensions are a complex area and this is often the reason why they are left out, there is usually very little information available that can be easily understood, or one person has a strong emotional attachment to keeping their pension as something they have worked their whole lives for. A new … [Read more...]
Government’s response to Gender Recognition Act (2004) Consultation
The Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP has announced the government’s response to the consultation on the Gender Recognition Act 2004. Read more on the response: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/response-to-gender-recognition-act-2004-consultation Although the Government accept that the process and experience for transgender people applying for Gender Recognition Certificate needs to be improved they appear to have skirted around key concerns and made a token number of changes which are … [Read more...]
Covid-19: Video Witnessing Wills
You will remember from previous blog posts that Sinclair Law have been working hard during the pandemic to ensure consistency of service and have been witnessing our clients’ Wills through lounge windows, on car windscreens and in gardens! Now the government is moving to legislate to allow for video witnessing of Wills, which can be backdated to any Wills made from 31st January 2020 and will be in force until January 2022 if necessary. This move has been welcomed by many practitioners, … [Read more...]
The Importance of Parental Orders In Surrogacy Arrangements
More and more couples these days are looking to enter into a surrogacy arrangement. Surrogacy law in this country is inadequate and has resulted from various legislative reforms and case law which has developed over the last ten years. Read More: A Guide To Donors, Surrogacy and Parenting The major problem with the current law is the complexity surrounding parenthood and parental responsibility and the fact that the surrogate will always be the legal parent of, and have parental … [Read more...]
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