A recent decision of the Outer House of the Court of Session, Kristine Ligere v Muhammad Ajid [2026] CSOH 69, offers a valuable reminder that a divorce, once granted, is not easily reopened. The case ...Read more
Divorce
Children, Screens and Separation: Finding Common Ground
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
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
Pride Month: Celebrating Love, Family and the Importance of Legal Protection
Pride Month is a time to celebrate progress, visibility and the right to live openly and authentically. It is also a useful reminder that, while society has moved forward in many important ways, legal ...Read more