Children and Parenting Issues
The new form F9
It is at the very heart of the Scottish legal system, that all individuals have a right to have a say in any decision that will affect them and their...
Children and Parenting Issues
Your children and your ex: are you obliged to encourage contact?
September 23rd, 2026 | 4 min read
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The Bank of Mum and Dad: How a Contract Can Protect Your Family’s Hard-Earned Wealth
August 18th, 2026 | 5 min read
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When Does a Property Become Matrimonial Property in Scotland?
August 4th, 2026 | 3 min read
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Children and Parenting Issues
Surrogacy in Scotland
Receiving the title of “mummy” or “daddy” is single handedly one of the greatest achievements of an individual’s life. However, the road to parenthood is not always an easy...
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Will the impact of the new “no-fault” legislation to reform divorce law in England and Wales encourage Scotland to make a change?
Under new legislation, couples in England and Wales can now apply for “no fault divorces” under new government proposals. This will come into effect shortly. Parties looking to divorce will simply...
Protection from Harassment and Domestic Violence
The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018
The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 has now come into full effect as of 1 April 2019. As of 1 April 2019, a person commits an offence if they engage in...
Company news
Johnson Legal’s Hayley Mitchell appointed as a director to the board of Fathers Network Scotland
Johnson Legal are pleased to announce that Hayley Mitchell has been appointed as a director to the board of Scottish charity Fathers Network Scotland.
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Brexit is not the only divorce conversation happening right now
Never mind the Brexit debate of “Will we or won’t we go?”, Family Law solicitors know that conversations about splitting up are taking place in households in Scotland. Deciding to leave...
Children and Parenting Issues
If a picture is worth a thousand words, how much will I get for a video?
Last week in court we advised a client to lodge a video clip as a production for a Child Welfare Hearing. To the non-lawyer, this probably doesn’t sound like unusual...
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When is unreasonable behaviour sufficiently unreasonable?
The recent Supreme Court appeal case of Owens v Owens has resulted in considerable public and media attention. Mrs Owens sought decree of divorce from her husband. It was Mrs...
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Prenuptials – Scotland v England
The case of Radmacher v Granatino continues to shine a light on the key differences between divorce law in England and Scotland, and what this can mean for you… With nearly...
Children and Parenting Issues
Notarising a letter of consent for single parent holiday travel
The school summer holidays are almost upon us. After checking that passports are in date and insurance is valid, there could be a final item on your holiday checklist that...
Family law news
What to do if you don’t agree with prenuptial agreements
Prenuptial agreement are historically more enforceable in Scotland than the rest of the UK. So Scottish divorce lawyers are typically well versed in this area. And Beverley Johnson is no...
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Why divorce is easier in Scotland
You might have seen in the press the English divorce case between Richard and Ekaterina Fields where the judge has been encouraging both parties to reach a settlement as soon...