Family Mediation Week takes place this year between 17-21 January 2022 to raise awareness of the benefits of family mediation and how it can help separating families manage their issues productively. The family mediation week campaign is organised by the Family Mediation Council (FMC). They have produced plenty of activities to be involved with during family mediation week. This includes a launch event with the government minister with responsibility for mediation Lord Wolfson. More … [Read more...]
Divorce Monday: Was it divorce day after all?
The first working Monday in January is known as ‘Divorce Monday’ as it tends to be the busiest day of the year for family lawyers. However, with the introduction of No-Fault Divorce in April 2022, it seems that Divorce Monday may not have been as busy as anticipated for a lot of family lawyers. At present, you can only apply for a divorce in England and Wales if you establish that your marriage has irretrievably broken down. This is done by proving one of five facts which currently … [Read more...]
Improvements to the way the family court responds to domestic abuse announced
Domestic abusers – not their victims - to be moved from the family home? In response to calls from charities and campaign groups, councils in England have been considering measures to provide housing for domestic abusers, allowing victims to remain living in the former matrimonial home. The Domestic Abuse Act, which was recently passed by Parliament, compels councils to devise plans to provide housing support for victims and their children. Some Councils, such as Sunderland City Council, … [Read more...]
Oh what fun it is to run!
On Sunday 28th November, Team Sinclair Law are running The Wilmslow Festive 10k and training has already got off to a sleigh flying start! Some of us run like reindeer, others more like Christmas puddings so it will be a struggle for some of us but knowing for who and what we are running it for will help us jingle all the way round! We’re social! Follow us for tinsel training updates. All we want for Christmas is your support to help The Christie. Please donate whatever you can afford, … [Read more...]
Same Sex Affairs: A Valid Reason for Divorce?
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...]