Avoid summer holiday contact issues
Summer is not too far around the corner, and many families will be thinking about and planning their summer holidays. However many parents…
Overseas Child Abductions on the Rise
According to statistics released on 1 May 2013, the number of cases of overseas Child Abductions has risen from 3 in 2005 to 92 in 2010 and…
D-day Looms for Tayside Divorce Lawyers
The Monday of the first full week back at work after Christmas is known as D-day in the industry – as this is the when the most people…
Child Support System set to Undergo Overhaul
Sweeping changes to the Child Support System will come into effect.
The changes to the system have been introduced as part of a radical…
Protection for Victims of Forced Marriage in Scotland
In November 2011 a new law was introduced in Scotland to protect people from being married against their will.
Under the Forced Marriage (…
Supreme Court Clarifies Co-habitation Rights in Scotland
On 4 July 2012, the Supreme Court, in the case of Gow v Grant ruled that cohabiting couples should be able to make financial claims against…
Don't rush to court to settle divorce
It might be all the rage with celebrities, but a top family law expert is warning that turning to the courts to settle a divorce could…
International issues sparks new divorce trend
Lawyers no longer just have to contend with warring couples arguing over who the children should live with. A new trend is emerging that…
Engathering evidence when it comes to applying for a divorce.
With the current phone hacking scandal hitting the headlines at the moment, it is perhaps worthwhile taking a moment to consider the…
Rise in Parental Child Abduction Cases
With more and more people choosing to travel and work abroad, this has often resulted in couples from different countries starting…
I'm a Celebrity, Get me a Divorce
Many find the lives of celebrities interesting to watch – especially when it comes to their love lives. There is a constant stream of…
Will Prince William and Kate Middleton Sign a Prenup?
With all the forthcoming excitement for the Royal Wedding on 29 April between Prince William and Kate Middleton, many family lawyers would…
Transgender Recognition in Scottish Divorce
With the announcement today that the High Court in Australia has ruled that two transgender people can be recognised as men, despite not…
Scotland-v-England? Which is the better option for divorce?
Last week, it was announced that Dragons’ Den Tycoon, Duncan Bannatyne is set to divorce his wife of 5 years and mother of his two children…
Students to Sue Parents for University Fees?
Whilst today marks an important day for high school pupils across Scotland, with the arrival of their much anticipated exam results, it…
Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2011
The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2011 comes into force today.
This new piece of legislation has been introduced in an attempt to improve…
New Laws Strengthen Rights of Children with Additional Educational Needs
The Additional Support for Learning (Scotland) Act 2009 came into force on Sunday November 14, strengthening the rights of children with…