Insights 23 May 2014
Dementia care: improving quality of life
It is Dementia Awareness Week and we highlights some of the resources available that can make an enormous difference to those with dementia.
Insights 20 May 2014
The child friendly divorce: guidance for parents
The main object for most divorcing parents is to cause as little stress and upset as possible to their children. Here, we provide some guidelines for parents.
Insights 7 May 2014
What to do when a civil partnership ends
The ending of a civil partnership brings forth the same issues as the ending of a marriage. Here, Nina taylor looks at the options available to couples wishing to separate.
Insights 25 April 2014
The Legacy of Miss Dickson
The recent case of a primary school teacher who left more than £1m to charity illustrates the importance of putting a Will in place and the opportunit...
Insights 7 April 2014
Protection from Forced Marriage in Scotland
Human Trafficking, FGM, Forced Marriage… these things don’t happen in our country, or do they?
Insights 20 February 2014
The importance of having a Will
The BBC recently reported (February 2014) that Nelson Mandela left an estate worth £2.5million (46 million rand) and a 40 page Will. It is important t...
Insights 6 February 2014
Scotland says “I do”
Scotland has again led the way in progressive legislation with the passing of the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill. This landmark legisl...
Insights 3 February 2014
Can he claim half of my Jimmy Choos?
What constitutes Matrimonial Property? Our Family Law team answers this question, in the context of trying to resolve financial issues before a divorce.
Insights 19 January 2017
Can you be forced to sell your home as a result of separation or divorce?
When a relationship ends there may be concerns about being forced out of the family home, but there is some protection in place for separating couples
