There are two types of maintenance that you could be entitled to on the divorce or dissolution of your marriage, the first being child maintenance. Child maintenance Both parents have a legal responsibility for the financial maintenance of their child. Child maintenance is the contribution towards a child’s living costs by the parent who does not live with them. In order to be eligible for this, your child must be under 16, or under 20, but in full-time education up to A-levels or … [Read more...]
What is the role of CAFCASS in private children proceedings?
CAFCASS is an abbreviated name for ‘The Children and Family Court Advisory Service’. CAFCASS are an independent body whose role is to represent the interests of children who are subject to ongoing court proceedings. Although ultimately the decision as to what is best for the children is made by the Family Court, the role of CAFCASS is to safeguard children by advising the Court as to what arrangement would be in the children’s best interests. When an application is made at Court under the … [Read more...]
What is Parental Alienation?
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...]