Family law news
Why marriage can give you a fairer deal
A few years ago a Supreme Court Judgement became a hot topic in the world of Scottish Divorce Law. It concerned the right to property by cohabiting partners who had...
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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Mediation: It’s never too late to talk
We often get asked, ‘What makes a divorce as simple as possible?’ And our answer is always the same. Communication. In all our years as Scottish divorce lawyers we’ve seen...
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Divorce and custody in Scotland: Doing what’s best for your child
As we all know, the most important issue in child custody cases is always the welfare of the children. And Scottish divorce law is no different. Just like the rest of...
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Registration is now open for UK Marriage Allowance
Beginning April, married couples and couples in civil partnerships can take advantage of the new marriage allowance helping them save up £212 a year… What does this mean?
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Divorce in Scotland; everything you need to know
The end of a marriage is always a complicated and difficult time. The stresses and pressures of the situation are only heightened by the complicated legal issues that come with...
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A beginner’s guide to collaborative divorce in Scotland
Beverley Johnson is a local expert in divorce and collaborative law. Below is a breakdown of how it works and whether it’s for you.
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How the recession changed divorce in Scotland
Since the recession hit we’ve all had to tighten our purse strings. And sadly this has meant more couples remaining in unhappy relationships because they think separation is too expensive. A...
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Five ways to save money on your divorce
Divorce is always stressful. But it doesn’t have to be as expensive as you might think. With the separation itself stretching your budget, it’s important to reduce costs wherever you...
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What does divorce or separation mean for your house?
This is a common issue in Edinburgh. When a couple divorces or separates one of the first things they worry about is who should keep the home and whether one...
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Co-habiting. For better or worse?
For all intents and purposes married couples and co-habiting couples can seem the same. But there are actually big differences in their rights when it comes to things like separation...
Finance
New Law – Financial Provision
Sometimes there is an untested legal argument. In recent months Beverley won a decision to fill such a gap in her client’s favour. She argued before the...
Family law news
Abortion Test Case
One of Beverley ‘s toughest cases was when her client wanted an abortion and her husband tried to stop her. But fighting the case up through the courts was...