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
Family Law
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
Should I have a Living Will?
What is a Living Will? A Living Will is a document in which you write down your views about medical or healthcare treatment you may need in the future. It would be used if you are ever unable to ...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
Relocation, Relocation, Relocation: how easy is it to relocate with your child after a separation?
The courts are seeing an increasing number of cases where one parent wishes to relocate with their child and the ‘left behind’ parent is not willing to consent to the move. It is not uncommon nowadays ...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