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...]
Disagreements Between Parents Over Children Returning To School
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...]
Online Divorce: How to Avoid the Pitfalls
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...]
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