Whether you are an existing client or looking to get in touch, my regular blogs explore how these changes might affect you, or someone you know, with tips, insight and guidance.*
* The contents of these blog articles are not intended as legal advice but a general guide. For specific advice about your own situation, legal advice should always be obtained.
Christmas is fast approaching and as most parents will know it can be a very busy time of year. For separated parents, Christmas can become particularly fraught, especially if both parents to want to see the children on Christmas day and can’t agree on the arrangements....
07 December, 2022 No comment
Adoption Week Scotland 2022 runs from 14th to 18th of November this year, with the aim of promoting and celebrating adoption. The theme this year is ‘Adoption: The connection with past, present and future family’....
11 November, 2022 No comment
My time is very sadly coming to an end as we look forward to Alix making her return to work so I thought I would share a little about what my job has entailed here and some of things I have learned about working in a family law firm....
01 June, 2022 No comment
This week saw the introduction of one of the biggest reforms to divorce law in England and Wales in over fifty years. As of 6th April, separated couples now have the ability to apply for a “no-fault” divorce, without having to play the blame game. We looked at that in our earlier blog ‘Divorce: Whose Fault?’ ...
07 April, 2022 No comment
Contact arrangements can be a difficult situation to navigate at the best of times for parents who have separated and this can be more so when it comes to special occasions such as Mother’s Day. Whilst many separated parents will be able to agree to term time and holiday contact arrangements, often other important celebrations are overlooked. Such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and birthdays. ...
21 March, 2022 No comment
As an all-female family law practice, to celebrate International Women’s Day 2022, we thought we would take a moment to recognise some of the notable women in law who inspire us to “break the bias.” These women have broken through the bias to become ‘firsts’ in their fields and have paved the way for the next generation of young female lawyers. ...
08 March, 2022 No comment
This year’s International Women’s Day theme is “break the bias’. So with that in mind, we thought we would take a look back at how family law in Scotland has developed in recent years, to protect and support women in society. It’s easy to take some of these legal developments for granted, but you might be surprised how recent some of them are....
08 March, 2022 No comment
As part of Family Mediation Week, in our latest blog, we take a look at the alternative options available for resolving family disputes....
18 January, 2022 No comment
If you’re reading this, you’re probably contemplating a divorce. There might be any combination of reasons – perhaps your relationship broke down due to adultery or unreasonable behaviour. Or maybe you simply fell out of love and the relationship ran its course. Often, it’s no-one’s ‘fault’. ...
18 October, 2021 No comment
With the news that Covid vaccinations have begun for 12-15 year olds throughout the UK this week, this has proved to be a controversial topic which has divided opinion. Should children aged 12-15 receive the vaccination? Do children have any say in this? What happens if parents can’t agree on whether or not their child should be vaccinated?...
24 September, 2021 No comment
The journey to parenthood isn’t always easy. Surrogacy is one option but key changes in the law are on the horizon. Read on to learn more…...
16 August, 2021 No comment
Who pays when they fly the nest? Leaving school and heading off to college or university is a huge step for all – a wrench for the parent, the young person (sometimes!) and a real turning point in family life....
21 July, 2021 No comment
Civil Partnership Update. Are you looking to formalise your relationship in the months ahead? Is a traditional marriage not for you? If so, there is now another option to make things official. Read on...
27 May, 2021 No comment
Do you live with your partner? Nobody likes to imagine life without their loved one but it’s a life event we should all consider. In what is the last of my series of Cohabitation blogs...
14 April, 2021 No comment
If like many, lockdown has placed too much of a strain on your relationship and you decide to separate, where does that leave you financially? Read on for more information....
30 March, 2021 No comment