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Sinclair Law Solicitors » family law advice

Divorce and the implications on your pension

May 19, 2022

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...]

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Sinclair Law Solicitors » family law advice

Relocating – Can I take the children?

April 26, 2022

If you are recently separated or divorced, it is inevitable that a fresh new start, somewhere different may be appealing, but can you take your children with you? If you hold sole parental responsibility for your child, then the answer is yes. There is no legal requirement to obtain the consent of the non-resident parent if you wish to move your child within the UK. The UK extends to England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It does not include the Isle of Mann or the Channel … [Read more...]

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Child Maintenance – What are my options?

April 12, 2022

The Child Maintenance Service, known as the CMS, deals with the majority of instances where child maintenance payments are needed. Parents can apply to the CMS for a child maintenance assessment which specifies how much they are to pay or receive. Where there are divorce proceedings, parents can agree a Child Maintenance Order, which specifies the sum that one parent is to pay the other in child maintenance.  This is usually a sum that is higher than the CMS calculation. However, in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cheshire, Divorce & Family Law Blog, Manchester, Stockport Tagged With: child custody arrangements, child maintenance, cms, divorce, family law, family law advice, The Child Maintenance Service, wilmslow solicitor

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I am getting a Divorce – who gets to keep the family pet?

March 15, 2022

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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International Women’s Day: Celebrating the Women Behind Sinclair Law’s Expansion

March 8, 2022

An all-female leadership team has helped Sinclair Law cement its position as Cheshire’s leading family law practice. On International Women’s Day the practice - where 12 of 13 solicitors and staff are women - is celebrating some of their achievements while also recognising the challenges facing women in law. Sinclair Law Director Lucy Hart said: “I think the ladies of Sinclair Law are some of the best solicitors in the area - and they’ve been the key to our success in recent years. “I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cheshire, Divorce & Family Law Blog, Manchester, Stockport, Wills Tagged With: Break The Bias, divorce, family law, family law advice, Gender Equality, International Women's Day, IWD, wilmslow solicitor

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