The festive season can be a challenging time for separated families, particularly when it comes to navigating child contact arrangements. In Scotland, the law prioritises the welfare of the child, ...Read more
Family Law
What are Parental Responsibilities and Rights and who has them?
Parents are under a responsibility to look after their children. They have the responsibility to: Parental rights are what allow you to meet those responsibilities. These rights are: Who has ...Read more
What is the UNCRC Bill and what changes will it bring?
On the 16 of January 2024, after a lengthy incorporation process, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill (UNCRC Bill) received Royal Assent. Upon ...Read more
Family Law Association AGM 2023
Our family law team were delighted to attend the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews for theannual Family Law Association Conference this past weekend. The annual conference focuses on sharing legal ...Read more
Separation: Who gets the dog?
Who gets the dog (or any family pet) can be an emotive issue when going through a separation. Recently, we have noticed an increase in enquiries from clients who are separating from their partner in ...Read more
Five Jurisdictions Conference
I was delighted to be invited to attend the Five Jurisdictions Conference (formerly the Four Jurisdictions Conference) in Dublin this year along with Fiona Rasmusen and Karen Sutherland from the ...Read more