On 9 April the Justice Secretary David Gauke vowed to end the “unnecessary blame game” in marital breakdowns. Currently there are a limited set of grounds for divorce, which requires the person petitioning for divorce to prove that their partner is at fault either though adultery or unreasonable behaviour. This can only be avoided if the couple have been separated for two years. The new proposed law would replace the need to evidence adultery, desertion or unreasonable behaviour by a … [Read more...]
Britain’s Divorce from the EU
Where are we with Brexit? With the official Brexit date looming upon us the subject continues to dominate our media, stirring up countless debates over its potential outcomes. After months of painful negotiations, the government has finally presented us with the final draft of the divorce agreement (formally known as the Withdrawal Agreement) which provides the terms of the UK’s smooth and orderly exit from the EU. The Withdrawal Agreement talks about an implementation period which is due … [Read more...]
Wilmslow Based Sinclair Law Appoints New Private Client Solicitor
Sinclair Law have appointed Philippa Lewis to join their boutique family and private client law practice located in Wilmslow, Cheshire. As a dual qualified Solicitor and Chartered Tax Adviser, Philippa will bring high quality advice to clients in all areas of private client work including Will drafting, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Probate, Court of Protection applications, Personal tax planning and business succession. Her experience spans over ten years working previously for … [Read more...]
The Myth Of The Common Law Marriage
A recent decision in the Supreme Court highlights that there is no such thing as “common law marriage” in the UK. Many cohabiting couples are under living under a misunderstanding that they have similar rights to married couples, especially if they have been together for a number of years or have children together, but this is not the case. Read More: Your Guide To Cohabitation Agreements Cohabiting couples are the UK’s fastest growing family type, according to the Office of National … [Read more...]
Mills v Mills Supreme Court Decision
The latest in a saga of cases on Spousal Maintenance was decided by the Supreme Court on 18th July 2018. The outcome of Mills v Mills has been eagerly anticipated by family lawyers across the country. Mr and Mrs Mills divorced in 2002 after 15 years of marriage. During their divorce proceedings, a settlement was reached, whereby Mr Mills was to pay Mrs Mills £1,100 per month in Spousal Maintenance. In what the Court described as a series of unwise financial decisions, Mrs Mills lived … [Read more...]