Sinclair Law Solicitors today hosted an informative breakfast networking event at The Colony HQ. The topic was the new trust registration regime hosted by Anthony Whittaker, an expert in Trusts and Estates from Bennett Brooks Accountants. Sinclair Law were joined by local Independent Financial Advisors who were keen to understand how these new changes would affect them, their practice and ultimately the services they provide to their clients. The discussions enforced the importance of … [Read more...]
Sinclair Law Sponsors the Royal Ascot Fillies & Stallions Charity Fashion Lunch 2022
Now in it’s 5th Year the event by Cheshire Socialites was a galloping success at San Carlo in Hale. As well as everyone enjoying the fashion fun, bubbles and superb food, the event raised lots of much needed funds for The Kirsty Club Charity, benefitting Francis House Hospice Didsbury. Sinclair Law Solicitors were delighted to be asked to be the title event sponsor. Lucy Hart, Director said “Another fabulous event, superbly organised by Joanna Scott Aspray from Cheshire Socialites who we love … [Read more...]
The Resolution National Conference is back!
Sinclair Law Solicitors recently attended Resolution – First for Family Law #nationalconference in Birmingham. It was the biggest annual gathering of family justice professionals and first face-to-face conference since 2019. The event consisted of three days of online workshops and two days at the conference itself including a Resolution Awards dinner. The 2022 conference was well supported with over 500 delegates. The Chair Juliet Harvey addressed the conference and in … [Read more...]
Divorce and the implications on your pension
It has been well documented that the new ‘no-fault’ divorce legislation has been implemented to try and achieve a less acrimonious separation between parties getting a divorce. It has been suggested that this in turn may lead to an increase in the divorce rates. Although divorce and pensions are treated as separate entities by the matrimonial courts, instigating divorce proceedings can lead to financial problems if parties do not understand the implications a divorce can have on your … [Read more...]
The ‘Myth’ of Common Law Marriage
As time goes on, marriage is on the decline. The Office for National Statistics found that opposite sex marriages have fallen by 47% since 1972. Cohabiting couples however are on the rise. It is therefore important to raise awareness of the ‘myth’ of common law marriage. As many as 46% of people in the UK continue to believe that “common law marriage” exists. Unfortunately, the law has not kept up with the changes in society. Cohabiting couples have no legal status, no matter how long … [Read more...]
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