There has been a significant rise in the use of surrogates in recent years. It has been increasingly reported in the media and has become popular amongst celebrities. The use of surrogates has not been impacted by Covid-19. Figures have continued to rise. The legal position remains that the mother who gives birth to the child is considered the legal mother. If she is married, her husband will also be the legal father. They will both have to consent to a Parental Order being made which … [Read more...]
Domestic Abuse – the new epidemic?
Following a recent report commissioned by Home Secretary Priti Patel, crimes against women and girls are to be considered as much of a priority to the police as anti-terrorism. The report has described inconsistencies in the police’s response to such crimes against women as an “epidemic” of violence against female victims in the UK. More than 1 in 10 of all offences recorded by the police are domestic abuse-related. Several recommendations have now been made that include the consideration … [Read more...]
Pension Sharing in Financial Settlements – Are men and women equally provided for in the future?
A recent study by the University of Manchester has revealed that there is a wide disparity in pension wealth between divorced men and women. The study found that in married couples aged 55-65, men had over three times the pension wealth of women. Research has also shown that following financial settlements upon divorce men are still left with a much higher pension wealth than women. When it comes to divorce, women are far more likely to prioritise keeping the family home whilst men are … [Read more...]
Can I get a UK Divorce when I live abroad?
Are you a British national living abroad who would like to commence divorce proceedings? This blog posts illustrates the current requirements for petitioning for a divorce in the UK. Am I eligible to Petition for Divorce in the UK? To get a divorce in the UK, you need to establish whether you have jurisdiction to do so. The law that governs this is known as Brussels II. As a result of Brexit, there have been amendments to this regulation and the up-to-date grounds for jurisdiction are as … [Read more...]
Proud sponsors & supporters of Whaley Bridge Under 9’s & 8’s Football Teams
Huge congratulations to Whaley Bridge Under 8’s Football Team for winning the Mam Tor Football Trophy - 2021 Champions! Sinclair Law are delighted and proud to be involved in and sponsor a local winning team that is so keen to develop the next generation of footballers. Lucy Hart, Director of Sinclair Law stressed the importance of encouraging young people to take up and participate in sport, saying “It’s great to be in a position where we can help the local community. We’re such big fans … [Read more...]