Most will agree that grandparents play an important role in the life of their grandchildren. However, following the breakdown in the relationship of the child’s parents or a dispute arising between the grandparent and child’s parents, grandparents can become excluded from the child’s life and may be unsure as to their rights and how best to approach the subject of spending time with the grandchildren should difficulties arise. Whilst separated parents have a right to make an application to … [Read more...]
Child Maintenance Top Up Orders
A Source of Additional Maintenance for wealthy clients and a resource for unmarried parents It is perhaps not commonly known that child maintenance assessments made by the Child Maintenance Service may benefit from a top up order made by the courts in cases where the Non Resident Parent has income of more than £3000 gross per week. (income figure at the time of writing). This may be a very useful source of additional income particularly for unmarried separated parents who do not have … [Read more...]
Transparency in the Family Courts. What is the impact of the pilot scheme on clients?
The family courts have long practiced in private in order to protect the personal and financial information of separating families. This has served the families well when they do not want to “wash their dirty laundry” in public but the President of the Family Division Andrew McFarlane has initiated a long-awaited pilot to address transparency in family proceedings. This pilot means that in three locations in England and Wales reporters may attend private family proceedings and publish details … [Read more...]
An all-female leadership team has helped Sinclair Law cement its position as Cheshire’s leading family law practice
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Director Lucy Hart explains some of the challenges facing women in law, and explores what this year’s theme of #EmbraceEquity could mean for new and experienced female lawyers. International Women’s Day - Supporting women to thrive in the workplace On March 8th, the world unites to celebrate incredible women from all walks of life. International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on the history and achievements of women all around the world, … [Read more...]
Legal age of marriage in England and Wales rises to 18 today
As the law currently stood, it was possible for 16- and 17-year-olds to enter into marriage and civil partnerships in England and Wales with parental or judicial consent. However, this will no longer be the case with the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act coming into effect today. The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act was given Royal Assent on 28 April 2022 and will reform both the Marriage Act 1949 and the Civil Partnership Act 2004 to make it a criminal offence … [Read more...]
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