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#AdoptionWeekScotland
This week (16-20 November) is Adoption Week Scotland 2020. Local authorities, adoption agencies, charities and individuals are coming…
Posted on 17th November 2020
Scotland’s smacking ban comes into force
Last year, the Scottish Government confirmed that the smacking of children was to be banned in Scotland, following evidence which showed…
Posted on 6th November 2020
Eight trainees secure permanent positions with Thorntons
Full service Scottish law firm Thorntons has welcomed eight newly qualified solicitors across four of its offices following a two year…
Posted on 20th October 2020
Childcare, Child Contact and Residence - new Coronavirus measures.
Yesterday, the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced new measures to combat the increase in coronavirus cases. Available guidance is…
Posted on 23rd September 2020
Knowing Who You Are: Why establishing paternity is important
It has recently been reported that a Ms Delphine Boel has taken a case to the Belgian Appeal Court to determine whether she should have the…
Posted on 21st September 2020
Coronavirus: Registration of Births, Deaths & Marriages
As the lockdown restrictions lift, we see a number of public services recommencing from 29 June 2020 and this includes the registration of…
Posted on 29th June 2020
Not the Time for Cutting Corners
Coronavirus has brought such financial uncertainty. Legal costs may be seen as a luxury rather than a necessity and there can be ample…
Posted on 3rd June 2020
When staying home is unsafe: Domestic Abuse in Lockdown
Lockdown has exacerbated the sense of isolation for many families whose lives are affected by domestic abuse. Victims of abuse are often…
Posted on 12th May 2020
The Nest – Fact or Fiction?
Over 5 million people tuned in to watch the series finale of the recent BBC drama, “The Nest”. The series follows the life of a married…
Posted on 11th May 2020
Business as usual?
Lots of law firms who provide Family Law advice are blogging and tweeting about it being “business as usual”. Practically, our team are…
Posted on 4th May 2020
Guidance on Contact and Residence Matters during Coronavirus Outbreak.
Following on from our two recent Blogs regarding shared care of children during the Coronavirus crisis, The Lord President, the most senior…
Posted on 30th March 2020
Coronavirus: Latest Government advice for parents sharing care.
Only a few days after posting our previous Blog, "Coronavirus poses dilemma for parents sharing care", last night’s Government announcement…
Posted on 24th March 2020
Coronavirus poses dilemma for parents sharing care
Across the globe, we are facing unprecedented and extremely challenging times in tackling the outbreak of Coronavirus (Covid – 19). Of…
Posted on 20th March 2020
Thorntons contribute to Cohabitation Law in Scotland review
A review of family law is presently being undertaken by the Scottish Law Commission’s Family Law Team, following the appointment of Kate…
Posted on 12th March 2020
How will the Children (Scotland) Bill affect families in Scotland?
Important changes in the world of child law are afoot in Scotland. The Children (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament…
Posted on 31st January 2020
Call to Raise Age of Criminal Responsibility to 12 in England and Wales
At what age should a child be assumed to have criminal responsibility? In other words, at what age should a child be expected to know what…
Posted on 20th January 2020
The Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill and the protection of assets
On 30 September 2019, the Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament for debate. The Bill, if it passes,…
Posted on 12th December 2019
Top Tips for Christmas Contact Arrangements
The Festive Period can be a difficult time for separated parents. Cheryl Wallace, Family Law Solicitor shares some tips on making contact…
Posted on 10th December 2019
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
This week saw the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. According to statistics released by the UN, 1 in 3 women…
Posted on 29th November 2019
An End to Reasonable Chastisement
With physical punishment of children now being unlawful in 52 countries around the world, including the vast majority of those in the…
Posted on 21st October 2019
Whose gift is it anyway?
David Beckham gave his wife a winery in California for her birthday. Tom Cruise bought his wife a gulf-stream jet. Whilst we are not all…
Posted on 4th October 2019