In a world where fairy tales often culminate in "happily ever after," it's easy to overlook the practicalities of real-life relationships. However, even the most iconic couple, Barbie and Ken, might benefit from a dose of reality before tying the knot. While love and romance are essential, it is equally important to consider the financial implications of marriage. A prenuptial agreement can provide valuable protection and serve as a symbol of trust and transparency between partners. In this … [Read more...]
A nesting arrangement- What is it and is it a good idea?
Amelia Fernley, Family Solicitor at Sinclair Law says, "Since the popular BBC drama ‘The Split’ hit our screens, the subject of nesting arrangements for separated families has become a point of discussion." What is a nesting arrangement? For parties who have recently separated or divorced with children, the question may arise as to how best to co-parent the children of the family. A parental separation is a significant incident in a child’s life and so many parents wish to make the … [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 complete the Three Peaks Challenge
Our fabulous team at Sinclair Law gave up their Sunday morning on 18 June 2023 to raise much needed funds in aid of Francis House Children’s Hospice. This is a cause that is close to our hearts and everyone gave 100% to complete the Three Peaks Challenge. An 8am start saw everyone arrive at Tegg’s Nose Country Park ready to take on Tegg’s Nose, Shutlingloe, and Shining Tor amidst the stunning Cheshire countryside. It was a chilly start but the sun was soon shining and hotted up towards the … [Read more...]
Spousal Maintenance – is it for life?
What is spousal maintenance? This is where one spouse makes regular payments to the other, usually monthly, in order to contribute to their costs of daily living where the receiving spouse does not have enough income or assets to cover their needs. It is usually awarded by the court where one party has a significantly lower income than the other, perhaps due to their contribution to the household and family by sacrificing their career prospects to care for young children. Unlike for child … [Read more...]
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