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…
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A Solicitor in our dedicated Family Law team in Edinburgh, Lydia works alongside Partner Lucy Metcalf and Associate Jennifer Broatch.
Lydia advises clients on all family law matters, including advising individuals from a wide range of backgrounds on separation, divorce, cohabitation matters, child residence/contact issues, adoption, pre and post nuptial agreements and surrogacy agreements.
Lydia is well known for her empathetic and friendly manner with clients. She strives to provide family and child focused advice.
Lydia Papandrianou's articles
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Views of the Child in the Scottish court process
Changes are imminent in Scotland for how children’s views are heard within court cases which affect them. New rules and forms about how to…
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Facebook used in one third of divorce cases
A survey of law firms released this week has shown that the social media site, Facebook, is now referred to in one third of divorce cases…
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Ten Top Tips when going through a divorce
Divorce is a traumatic and stressful time for the whole family. However, it can be made easier by following some practical advice, as…