There is only one ground for divorce in Scotland: the fact that the marriage has broken down irretrievably. However there are four ways of establishing this:- The couple has been separated for ...Read more
Divorce
Top 5 Tips for Keeping Your Divorce Out of Court (And Why You Should)
Why is Keeping Your Divorce Out of Court a Good Idea? You will save money. Going to court is expensive, particularly if you are unsuccessful as you may have to pay the other side’s expenses. ...Read more
When Love Has Gone: Five Steps Towards Separation
Separating from your partner or spouse will always be difficult. Follow these five steps at the initial relationship breakdown to be in the best position to move forward with life after ...Read more
How To Divorce Well: Seven Top Tips
The beginning of January is a peak time for new enquiries for divorce. Unhappy spouses may make the first move in January for a number of reasons. January is often viewed as a good time to make a ...Read more
A Case for No-Fault Divorce?
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
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