Why you should tell children about divorce and separation
As family lawyers, we recognise the value of communication. We are aware that a client and their child may be dealing with trying circumstances that could harm their mental health. Younger children need reassurance and special care during this period. We assist them in settling separation-related legal concerns. When it comes to the subject of […]
Child Contact: April is Stress Awareness Month
Child Contact: April is Stress Awareness Month April is Stress Awareness Month, and as family lawyers, we frequently help people who are struggling with a variety of challenging problems, both emotional and otherwise, when a relationship has ended. One issue that frequently raises concern is the arrangements for any children of the partnership to have […]
How to prepare a Cohabitation Agreement
When a couple buys a home in their joint names but makes unequal contributions to the cost of acquisition, this is a typical situation in which a cohabitation agreement may be entered into. In that case, a cohabitation agreement can effectively ringfence their individual contributions in the event of a breakup. There is no “one […]
Update On Cohabitation Law
Update on cohabitation Law 2022 The Scottish Law Commission released its “Report on Cohabitation” on November 2, 2022. Following a protracted consultation process with lawyers, academics, the general public, and decision-makers, the paper explores how the current law governing cohabitants’ rights upon separation might be amended. The Scottish Law Commission released its “Report on Cohabitation” […]
What are my rights? Parental rights and responsibilities of a father in Scotland
What do parental rights and responsibilities entail? (PRRs) Parents have a variety of obligations and rights regarding their children, including the duty and the right to protect and advance the health, welfare, and development of the child, have a say in where the child lives, participate in their upbringing, serve as the child’s legal guardian, […]
Best interest of the child or the environment?
Family lawyers in Scotland will be familiar with the “bible” known as Greens Family Law, but how environmentally friendly (or unfriendly) is family law? At COP26, the globe was focused on what could be done to motivate rapid climate action because climate change is a hot topic (pardon the pun). We’re all familiar with the […]
Specific Issue Orders and other common questions on children and family law
When a child is involved in a difficult dispute, a court order could be necessary to settle the matter. Here are the “specifics” on particular issue orders, regardless of whether the situation involves school, holidays, relocation, or medical intervention. Family lawyers frequently refer to specific issue orders, but what exactly are they? A specific issue […]
The cost of living crisis and its affect on child aliment for University students
Halls have been transformed into homes, Freshers Week is over, and the real work needs to begin. A new group of young people has begun their university careers. The present living costs affects everyone, especially students. Unbelievably, many students are voicing concerns about how they will pay their bills. The cost of living while in […]
School Placing Appeal Request Scotland
School Placing Appeal Request Scotland As a parent, where your child attends school can be one of the most important considerations. Ensuring that your child receives the best education possible is an essential part of the role of a parent. At times, it may be that the school your child is expected to attend due […]
What are my rights if my partner dies without a will?
What are my rights if my partner dies without a will? My cohabitant has died without a will – what are my rights? Where there is no will, a surviving unmarried partner is not automatically entitled to receive money from their deceased cohabitant’s estate. This can make it more challenging to go through a difficult […]
