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…
Family Law
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 Everard…
Separation and Divorce during the cost of living crisis
As the cost of living crisis continues to affect people’s day to day lives, with high levels of inflation and increasing energy bills, what…
Resolving Disputes: Take Control or Hand It Over?
Not everything ends up in court. There is more than one way to resolve disputes. Certainly, some methods may be more of a blunt instrument…
No Longer “ Just a Domestic”
A recent Report “The Sentencing of Offences Involving Domestic Abuse in Scotland” gives very helpful insight into the approach the criminal…
New accreditations signify breadth of expertise at Thorntons
Six lawyers at full-service law firm Thorntons have obtained specialist accreditations from the Law Society of Scotland.
Kirsty Stewart,…
Can I change my child's name?
A child’s name is registered on their birth certificate with their surname usually being that of their father. However, divorce or…