Thorntons introduces new industry-leading family friendly leave policies
Enhanced entitlement will treble paid maternity leave and introduce fully paid shared parental leave as well as a maternity…
Family Law
What Is Kinship Care?
By definition your kin is a relative or family member. This week in Scotland, it is Kinship Care Week. This legal insight highlights the…
Thorntons charity Wills campaign raises £43,500 for vulnerable families and children
Children and families across Tayside, Fife and Edinburgh are benefiting from Thorntons’ latest charity wills initiative, which raised £43,…
Agreeing child contact arrangements for holidays and family events.
As we head into Spring, people are planning for the holiday season ahead. Make sure your passport is in date but is that all the paperwork…
Ten Top Tips when going through a divorce
Divorce can be a traumatic and stressful time for the whole family. However, it can be made easier by following some practical advice. Here…
Putting the Children's Needs First
Separation or divorce is undoubtedly a difficult transition for any family. A combination of financial and domestic concerns, along with a…
The I do’s and don’ts of divorce law in Scotland
Divorce isn’t easy for anyone involved, and with the best of intentions, family and friends will often offer advice on what should and…
Cohabitation in Scotland and your rights
In recent years, the number of couples choosing to co-habit rather than get married or enter into a civil partnership has been ever…
How to prepare for a meeting with a family law solicitor
Meeting a Solicitor can be a daunting experience for many. Solicitor Jennifer Broatch provides some tips and considerations if you are…
What is Family Law Mediation, and how does it work in Scotland?
Family law disputes can be complex and emotionally charged. Mediation can help resolve these collaboratively. What is Family Law…
All I want for Christmas is you
For separated families, the most stressful part of the holiday season is not choosing the perfect present but is instead deciding where…
National Adoption Week
This National Adoption Week we want to shine a spotlight on immigration and adoption. Immigration and adoption have a lot in common as they…
Surrogacy and Parental Orders in Scotland
A Scottish couple have been granted their application for a Parental Order recognising them as the parents of twins born through surrogacy…
Grandparent's Rights in Scotland
Grandparents can be a significant part of family life. As a result of unaffordable childcare costs and both parents having to work, often…
Increase in Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements as a Wealth Management Tool
Pre or Post Nuptial Agreements are increasingly used as wealth management tools. There are important factors to consider before having such…
Civil Partnership or Marriage? The law explained.
Our recent blog post showing the evolution of rights for the LGBTQ+ community concluded in 2020 with the enactment of the Civil Partnership…
Family Law: A timeline on LGBTQ+ Rights in Scotland
Pride month, which takes place annually in June, celebrates LGBTQ+ communities worldwide, and commemorates the previous struggles and…
Collaborative Divorce - a Happy Ending
Believe it or not, it is possible for a couple to go through the divorce process without having a “fall out” and ending on bad terms.
If…
Why it doesn’t pay to delay discussions about divorce
D-Day, in family law, is the first Monday back after the festive period when divorce lawyers are traditionally inundated with calls.
For…
Changes to Cohabitation Law recommended by the Scottish Law Commission
In Scotland, cohabiting couples have certain rights under the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006, when their relationship ends. Scotland takes…
White Ribbon Day: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
25 November is White Ribbon Day, also known as International Day for the Eradication of Violence Against Women.
The murders of Sarah…