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…
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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…
Vaccines and Children
It was recently announced that over half the Scottish population have received their first dose of a Covid 19 vaccine. This is an…
New Opt-out Scheme of Organ Donation comes into force today
The law around organ and tissue donation in Scotland changes on 26 March 2021 to an opt-out system, which is hoped will lead to an increase…
The Reality of Surrogacy in Scotland
Surrogacy in the UK is steadily becoming more and more common. In 2011 only 121 parental orders were made compared with 368 in 2018. The…
White dress? Check. Veil? Check. Shoes? Check. Pre-nup? Wait, what?
Billionaire MacKenzie Scott has married science teacher Dan Jewett.
Ms Scott, who is worth around $53 billion according to Forbes’ most…
Child Contact Centres & Covid19
The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted lives across the nation in a myriad of ways. For many, a silver lining of repetitive lockdowns is…
What does the Children (Scotland) Act 2020 mean for grandparents?
My colleague Eildh Conacher recently provided an overview of the Children (Scotland) Act 2020, but what does it mean in practice?
The…
Children (Scotland) Act 2020; what will the new legislation mean for children in Scotland.
Recently, MSPs unanimously passed the Children (Scotland) Bill. The bill, which aims to encourage the expression and inclusion of children…
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…
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…
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…
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…