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...
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’....
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...
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...
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...
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’...
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...
As part of Family Mediation Week, in our latest blog, we take a look at the alternative options available for resolving family disputes....
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...
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?...