Divorce & Family Law Blog

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...]

This month has seen the return of some of the early years and primary school children back to their classrooms. The new measure has had a polarising effect across the nation. For many parents it was a sign of relief and an opportunity to restore their old routines. Others, however, have understandably found themselves in strict opposition to the idea of sending their children to school at this stage of the pandemic. We are already seeing an increase in disputes amongst separated … [Read more...]

In the digital age, and even more so during the pandemic, more and more people are turning to online services. It is now possible to apply for a divorce online, and it is understandable that people will use this technology to try and make the divorce process as easy and as low cost as possible. However, if you are using this option you need to be aware of the pitfalls and how to avoid them. Online Divorce Pitfall #1 - Dealing With Financial Arrangements The biggest danger of this … [Read more...]

As discussed in a previous blog post, there has been a surge in demand for Wills in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, with more people taking this time to plan for the future and reflect on how they would want their estate to be left should the unthinkable happen.  Read More On Wills In Covid-19: https://www.sinclairlaw.co.uk/wills/making-a-will-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/ One consideration that may have crossed your mind is what happens if I don’t have a Will? Would the people I … [Read more...]

The nation is currently indebted to the continued bravery of frontline workers keeping us safe and caring for our loved ones. We at Sinclair Law want to do everything we can to support them and their families, and to say thank you for their amazing efforts. We can do that by applauding each week (which we will continue to do) and with immediate effect, to discount the cost of all our legal services to frontline workers by 10%. Existing front line clients as well as new frontline … [Read more...]