Ex-wife makes financial claim 23 years after divorce is finalised
This week, many were shocked to read the Supreme Court Judgment in the case of Wyatt v Vince. Where the Supreme Court, by unanimous…
Family Law
Bobby Beale and Step-Parent Adoption
In Scotland, it is becoming commonplace for a step-parent to adopt a step-child, however it is also clear that very often people do not…
The Key to a Happy Marriage
With Valentines day just around the corner, Family Law Partner Sandra Sutherland looks at the key to a happy marriage and some of the…
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…
Same-sex Marriage Legalised in Scotland
31 December 2014 – a day which is historically one of celebration took on a new significance in the wake of the Marriage and Civil…
January: National Divorce Month?
January sees an increase in new clients seeking advice regarding separation and divorce. Solicitor Lynne Sturrock looks at some of the…
Clare's Law comes to Scotland
Last month, a pilot scheme, known as Clare's Law, was launched in two areas of Scotland. The scheme allows people to find out whether…
Surrogacy Rules come under the Spot Light
This week, news broke of an Australian couple who had paid a Thai lady to act as a surrogate mother for them. Pattharamon Chanbua, age 21,…
New Child Maintenance System
Gradual changes have been introduced to the child maintenance system in the UK since December 2012 and most are now in place, with very…
Is the Quickie Divorce just for Celebrities?
Celebrities are often in the press following a 'quickie divorce'. But can anyone get a quick divorce?
Tamzin Outhwaite and Tom Ellis have…
Pre Nups: Keeping up with the Kardashians
This week, the Showbiz world was full of reports of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's impending nuptials. The glamorous pair are reported to…
What happens after divorce?
Undoubtedly divorce can be a traumatic and emotionally draining time for all concerned. As a result, we often experience clients going…
Christmas Custody Tops Lawyers List
As the festive season approaches, shops are not the only ones feeling the Christmas rush.
November can be a notoriously busy time for…
Avoid summer holiday contact issues
Summer is not too far around the corner, and many families will be thinking about and planning their summer holidays. However many parents…
Overseas Child Abductions on the Rise
According to statistics released on 1 May 2013, the number of cases of overseas Child Abductions has risen from 3 in 2005 to 92 in 2010 and…
D-day Looms for Tayside Divorce Lawyers
The Monday of the first full week back at work after Christmas is known as D-day in the industry – as this is the when the most people…
Child Support System set to Undergo Overhaul
Sweeping changes to the Child Support System will come into effect.
The changes to the system have been introduced as part of a radical…
Protection for Victims of Forced Marriage in Scotland
In November 2011 a new law was introduced in Scotland to protect people from being married against their will.
Under the Forced Marriage (…
Supreme Court Clarifies Co-habitation Rights in Scotland
On 4 July 2012, the Supreme Court, in the case of Gow v Grant ruled that cohabiting couples should be able to make financial claims against…
Don't rush to court to settle divorce
It might be all the rage with celebrities, but a top family law expert is warning that turning to the courts to settle a divorce could…
International issues sparks new divorce trend
Lawyers no longer just have to contend with warring couples arguing over who the children should live with. A new trend is emerging that…