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...]
How to Handle Halloween as Separated Parents
Halloween is just around the corner and even though trick or treating is still a little up in the air for some, chances are you’re still planning to do something special with the children. The pandemic has caused children to miss out on a lot of things and the fun and creativity of Halloween is one thing that parents want to try and capture this year. If you’re separated or divorced and are co-parenting children, then it’s likely that you would still love to be a part of your child’s … [Read more...]
A good day out for Team Sinclair Law at the Business Fours Golf Event
The day got off to rather an inauspicious start: the team captain (yours truly) was stung on the hand by a wasp whilst minding his own business in the clubhouse. It seemed to be a sign of things to come, as one of our players misread the event details, and headed to Whittington Golf Club, in South Staffordshire, rather than Withington Golf Club, near Manchester! A mad dash up the M6 ensued. Fortunately, we were able to tee off as the last but one group, under the watchful gaze of the guest … [Read more...]