For many separated parents, the most difficult disagreements are no longer just about where a child lives, how holidays are divided or who collects from school. Increasingly, arguments are arising ...Read more
Child Law
A Child’s Voice in International Abduction Cases: Supreme Court Clarifies the Law
A recent UK Supreme Court decision has clarified the role of a child’s views in international child-abduction proceedings. The court was asked to decide what weight should be given to a child’s wishes ...Read more
Contempt of Court in Child Contact Cases
As any family law practitioner or parent who has been unfortunate enough to experience such matters first-hand will tell you, disputes over child contact are among the most emotionally charged matters ...Read more
Children’s views in Scottish court proceedings: Everything you need to know
Court actions involving children can be stressful for everyone involved; particularly for parents seeking to raise court proceedings to gain contact with their children or obtain a residence order. ...Read more
Fathers’ Contact with Their Children After Separation in Scotland
When parents separate, one of the most important issues is ensuring that children continue to have meaningful relationships with both parents wherever possible. In Scotland, many children live ...Read more
Landmark Success: Enforcing a Scottish Aliment Order in the UAE
Recovering court-ordered aliment can be difficult enough when both parties remain in Scotland. Where the paying party is living abroad, matters can become significantly more complex, particularly ...Read more