What is Parental Alienation? Something often felt by parents going through a separation or divorce is alienation by or from their child or children. Sadly, only too often during proceedings such as these, relationships between parents and their children will suffer as a result of the “warring” parties, particularly if the case is acrimonious. This is problematic and harmful to all involved, however, when it is happening because the child is being deliberately turned against one parent by the … [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...]
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...]
How does the length of my marriage impact a financial settlement?
Upon consideration of a financial settlement, the principle of equality of sharing has been embodied in the Court in England and Wales since the landmark case of White. An argument often relied upon is whether the Court should consider that this be departed from due to the marriage being of short length. The length of a marriage is a factor the Court must consider according to s25(2)(d) of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. The length of marriage, along with the following, are taken into … [Read more...]
I am getting a Divorce – who gets to keep the family pet?
For many relationships, the family pet can form a vital part of the family structure. There has been a noticeable boom in the number of couples welcoming a new pet into the family during and since the coronavirus pandemic. In the instance where a relationship breaks down and a couple separates or divorces, who keeps the family pet? Research undertaken by the Blue Cross suggested that approximately 1 in 4 divorces involved some form of dispute in relation to pets. Divorce and Pets - The … [Read more...]
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