News and Insights

This article explains how Pet Custody unfolds when a relationship breaks down.

Sharon Murray delves into the importance of language in family law and how it ties into the work of the Family Law language Project.

This article unpacks who gets to keep the engagement ring if things don’t work out.

Discover what to consider when preparing for divorce, including legal requirements, emotional readiness, timing, finances, and seeking professional support.

This article looks at a common issue affecting parents and their children at Christmas time.

The Wedding season is upon us once again with couples across Scotland ‘tying the knot’ but what legally changes when you say “I do”?

This article examines why it is a good idea for any couple to consider a co-purchase agreement before buying a property.

If you are considering divorce or separation, at any time of the year, here are five fundamental questions you should ask yourself.

Most people want to avoid the inevitable stress and expense of going to court to sort out the financial aspects of their separation, so what is the alternative?

There are many considerations when welcoming a new baby into the world, here we highlight Parental Responsibilities and Rights.

Sharon Murray outlines the law around child support, setting out the three stages of a child’s life and what is required during each stage.

Summer holidays can be an anxious time for separated parents. Sharon Murray provides guidance on if your child does not return from holiday as planned.

If you are planning a summer holiday with your child but you are separated from your child’s other parent, there are some things to think about in advance.

We have prepared a helpful factsheet on the legal differences between becoming marital spouses or civil partners.

For some the festive period can be difficult, particularly if it is the first Christmas since the separation - here are our co-parenting tips at Christmas.

One of the most common practical changes following a separation or divorce/dissolution of civil partnership is to change your surname or your child’s surname.

What is “matrimonial property”?

In November 2021, the Court of Session in Edinburgh issued a judgment in a divorce case involving a family farm.

Many of us made changes to our living arrangements during the Covid pandemic and some may be considering a permanent move abroad as the world begins to open up.

Most people know that it is possible to divorce a spouse on the ground of their “unreasonable behaviour”.

In Scotland the vast majority (over 90%) of divorce applications are made on the basis that the couple have been separated for more than one year.

If you are planning a wedding in 2022 or are just curious about what some of the lesser known “benefits” of being married are, then read on.