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...]
Sinclair Law Solicitors further expand their Private Client practice with the qualification of a new solicitor.
Samantha Kennedy recently completed her training contract with Sinclair Law, qualifying into their Private Client department where she specialises in estate planning, Will drafting, Lasting Powers of Attorney, asset protection and estate administration. Samantha is passionate about providing a high quality and tailored service to her clients. With 4 years prior experience within this sector, she understands the importance and care which must be taken when dealing with each client’s … [Read more...]
Recent Supreme Court Case Could Bring About a Big Change in Divorce Law
The Case: Owens v Owens On 17 May the case of Owens v Owens took place in the Supreme Court. Mrs Owens had been denied a divorce on the grounds that her husband’s behaviour was not deemed ‘unreasonable’ enough for the purposes of the divorce petition. She appealed this decision and the outcome is eagerly awaited. Mr and Mrs Owens separated in February 2015 and Mrs Owens tried to divorce her husband on the basis of his behaviour. He defended the divorce, which is unusual in itself, and the … [Read more...]