Speaking at the Labour Party Conference on 10 October 2023, Emily Thornberry, Shadow Attorney General, announced Labour’s plans to change the current law surrounding cohabitating couples should they win the public’s vote at the next general election. Although they have not announced exactly what their plans are to reform the law, they have vowed to bring in laws which will protect the economically weaker party within cohabiting relationships. This is something which has been campaigned for by … [Read more...]
Who gets to keep the household items upon divorce?
The high-profile contentious divorce of Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner has highlighted the issues that dividing the contents of the matrimonial home can cause. Reports state that a Superior Court Judge in California has blocked Christine from removing certain items from the family home and she has been penalised for only producing a ‘vague and ambiguous’ list of items that she had hoped to keep. Will the Court decide for us in the UK? Generally, it is the opinion of the Court that … [Read more...]
Recent changes to Capital Gains Tax and the impact on divorcing couples
The 6th of April 2023 saw some changes made to the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rules that apply to divorcing couples and the transfer/sale of assets. CGT is a tax that is payable by an individual when profit is made on the sale, disposal or transfer of an asset, i.e. the asset is sold for more than the price paid at the time the asset was purchased. Tax is payable on the value of the profit and not the total amount received for the asset. Prior to 6th April 2023, divorcing couples … [Read more...]
Changing A Child’s Surname: What Do You Need To Know?
Parents may decide that they wish to change their child’s surname. There can be several reasons why a parent may wish to change their child’s surname, but commonly the reasons may be due to divorce, a desire for all children of a family to share the same surname, for protection or privacy reasons or in circumstances where a parent was not agreeable to the child’s surname and was deprived of their right to exercise parental responsibility at the time of naming. The process of changing a … [Read more...]
Sinclair Law Solicitors enjoyed the RSM’s Annual Tennis Tournament!
Sinclair Law Solicitors showcased their sporting prowess at the RSM's annual tennis tournament yesterday. Held at the picturesque Northern Lawn Tennis Club in Didsbury, RSM UK hosted their 5th grand slam event. Jeanette Birch, Family Law solicitor said, “It proved to be a fantastic day of fierce competition and valuable networking opportunities.” Sinclair Law Solicitors enjoyed the RSM's Annual Tennis Tournament! Aiming for Success Lucy Hart, the Director of Sinclair Law Solicitors, … [Read more...]
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