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…
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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…
Sun, Sea and Separation; avoiding holiday headaches
School holidays are approaching and with that comes the hope and expectation of many families that they will be able to take a holiday; but…
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…
Keeping Up With the Blended Family
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have recently tied the knot for the third time and the Kardashian clan has seen itself welcome not…
'No Fault' Divorce Laws
You may have read that new divorce laws came into force this month, which make it easier to get a divorce and allows couple to end their…
Marriage v. Cohabitation in Scotland
There is a sometimes a belief in Scotland that common law marriage exists and gives cohabiting couples the same legal rights as married…
UK Says No More
From 7 – 13 March 2022 the national campaign ‘UK Says No More’, will take place. The campaign aims to raise awareness to end domestic abuse…
Pre-Nups: A Proposal of Growing Popularity
Celebrities' relationships are known to end as quickly as they begin, which explains why many lawyers advise that they enter into an iron-…
Virtual Courts for Domestic Abuse Cases
Figures recently published by the Scottish Police Authority’s Quarterly Policing Performance Report indicate that in the last year there…
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…
The Age of Criminal Responsibility in Scotland
The age of criminal responsibility in Scotland has faced a lot of controversy over the years. In theory, a legislative change from 2019,…
Another Thorntons family law specialist accredited by Law Society
Leading Scottish law firm Thorntons has increased its breadth of expertise in family law after another one of its lawyers was recognised as…
All I want for Christmas is you
For some, the most stressful part of the festive season is trying to ensure the turkey is perfectly golden brown and that everyone has…
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…
#AdoptionWeekScotland
15-19 November 2021 is Adoption Week in Scotland. Each year local authorities, adoption agencies, charities and individuals all come…
Challenge Economic Abuse | Challenge Poverty Week
Sadly for many, physical separation from an abusive partner does not always mean an end to the abuse. It can take enormous resolve to end…
Is 16 too young to get married?
Historically, young people from England and Wales ran away to Gretna Green to get married because, in contrast to England and Wales, 16 and…
Would you choose a Civil Partnership?
For the first time in Scotland, mixed sex couples will have the opportunity to enter civil partnerships. The Civil Partnership Act 2004,…
Review of Scottish Cohabitation Laws
The number of couples cohabiting in the United Kingdom has seen a marked increase in the last decade.
In Scotland, the legal framework…