The recent case in England of Owens v Owens has thrown into sharp focus the difference in divorce law between England and Scotland. Mrs Tini Owens, age 68, raised divorce proceedings against her ...Read more
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LBTT First Time Buyer Relief
First Time Buyer Relief The property market in Edinburgh has become quite difficult for first-time buyers to get into. It is therefore great news for first time buyers that a new relief has been ...Read more
Relocation, Relocation, Relocation: how easy is it to relocate with your child after a separation?
The courts are seeing an increasing number of cases where one parent wishes to relocate with their child and the ‘left behind’ parent is not willing to consent to the move. It is not uncommon nowadays ...Read more
Dispute Resolution in Family Law
Disputes arise in family situations from time to time and often where a couple are separating. At this time, normally there is the need to resolve issues such as the division of assets, the ...Read more
Gibson Kerr are Recruiting a Private Client Paralegal (Edinburgh)
Gibson Kerr have a vacancy in Edinburgh for a personal law (private client) paralegal who wants a challenge. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding department who have a strong ...Read more
Hague Convention – Unlawful Removal of a Child from the Country
Recently we have seen many more cases involving the Hague Convention. These are cases where a child has been removed from the country where he or she is living by one of the parents without the ...Read more