It’s an unfortunate fact. Sometimes couples make the decision to separate and it’s rarely an easy decision. However, if you are married with kids, going through a divorce is especially tough. While ...Read more
Divorce
Grounds for divorce in Scotland – is divorce the answer?
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
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. You ...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
Divorce: the good, the bad and the ugly
Can a divorce ever be described as good? The common consensus within society is almost certainly that the process of separating and divorce is a harrowing experience. However, divorce does not need to ...Read more