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Transatlantic divorce: insights from Scotland and New York
United Kingdom, USA - March 23 2026 The ties between Scotland and the United States have always run deeper than shared heritage alone with some quite literally set in stone. In the late…
How to create effective care arrangements for neurodivergent children
United Kingdom - March 19 2026 Neurodiversity is an umbrella term which includes various neurological differences including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and…
What are the legal repercussions of an emotional affair in Scotland? A family law perspective
United Kingdom - March 12 2026 When a relationship breaks down because of an emotional affair, the legal consequences that follow can be unclear for parties. From a Scottish family…
Post-nuptial agreements: why it’s never too late to protect your wealth
United Kingdom - February 25 2026 Nowadays most people will be aware, at least to some extent, of the existence pre-nuptial agreements and what they are designed to do. Essentially, a…
Children’s Mental Health Week 2026: “This is my place” — a family lawyer’s perspective
United Kingdom - February 12 2026 As a Scottish family lawyer, much of my work involves listening to stories about children. Most often, those stories are told through the child’s…
Snow or shine: keeping child contact on track when the weather goes wild
United Kingdom - February 5 2026 When the north east was blanketed by several days of extreme snowfall from New Year’s Day onward, parents across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire found…
Family law mediation in Scotland: A litigator’s perspective
United Kingdom - January 26 2026 What is family mediation in Scotland? Family mediation is a voluntary process in which separating or separated couples meet with an independent…
Long Distance Co-Parenting - Five Top Tips
United Kingdom - January 21 2026 Long-distance co-parenting is on the rise. Employment opportunities, new relationships and economic pressures are just three reasons why a separated…
Who gets the dog? Understanding pet ownership after separation in England and Scotland
United Kingdom - January 9 2026 Disputes over pets on separation are becoming increasingly common and emotionally charged. For many families, pets are not simply property - they are…
Thirty years of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 - where have we been and where are we going?
United Kingdom - December 9 2025 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995, a cornerstone in child law in Scotland. Heralded as a progressive statute at the…
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