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...]
Sinclair Law Solicitors hosts breakfast networking event – New trust registration regime
Sinclair Law Solicitors today hosted an informative breakfast networking event at The Colony HQ. The topic was the new trust registration regime hosted by Anthony Whittaker, an expert in Trusts and Estates from Bennett Brooks Accountants. Sinclair Law were joined by local Independent Financial Advisors who were keen to understand how these new changes would affect them, their practice and ultimately the services they provide to their clients. The discussions enforced the importance of … [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...]
How does the length of my marriage impact a financial settlement?
Upon consideration of a financial settlement, the principle of equality of sharing has been embodied in the Court in England and Wales since the landmark case of White. An argument often relied upon is whether the Court should consider that this be departed from due to the marriage being of short length. The length of a marriage is a factor the Court must consider according to s25(2)(d) of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. The length of marriage, along with the following, are taken into … [Read more...]
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