There is currently only one ground for divorce in England and Wales, and that is the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. One of five facts must however be used in order to establish this ground, adultery being one of them. However, the law as it currently stands does not provide for same-sex affairs as a reason for divorce. The adultery must take place with somebody of the opposite sex. Individuals are often surprised when they discover that they cannot rely on a same-sex affair as a … [Read more...]
How to Handle Halloween as Separated Parents
Halloween is just around the corner and even though trick or treating is still a little up in the air for some, chances are you’re still planning to do something special with the children. The pandemic has caused children to miss out on a lot of things and the fun and creativity of Halloween is one thing that parents want to try and capture this year. If you’re separated or divorced and are co-parenting children, then it’s likely that you would still love to be a part of your child’s … [Read more...]
A good day out for Team Sinclair Law at the Business Fours Golf Event
The day got off to rather an inauspicious start: the team captain (yours truly) was stung on the hand by a wasp whilst minding his own business in the clubhouse. It seemed to be a sign of things to come, as one of our players misread the event details, and headed to Whittington Golf Club, in South Staffordshire, rather than Withington Golf Club, near Manchester! A mad dash up the M6 ensued. Fortunately, we were able to tee off as the last but one group, under the watchful gaze of the guest … [Read more...]
Sinclair Law Solicitors are entering the Corporate Golf North West Event
Sinclair Law Solicitors are entering the Corporate Golf North West Event, on Wednesday 13th October, to play in support of our chosen charity, Beechwood Cancer Care. Our keen golfing solicitors Simeon Bowen-Fanstone and David Bevan will be joined by Paul Povey, from Brewin Dolphin and James Turner from Terraces to make up the team of four. “I started to play golf as a teenager, and some of my early scorecards would have been good, had the sport been darts (180!). Golf can be a frustrating … [Read more...]
Surrogacy – where are we now?
There has been a significant rise in the use of surrogates in recent years. It has been increasingly reported in the media and has become popular amongst celebrities. The use of surrogates has not been impacted by Covid-19. Figures have continued to rise. The legal position remains that the mother who gives birth to the child is considered the legal mother. If she is married, her husband will also be the legal father. They will both have to consent to a Parental Order being made which … [Read more...]
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