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What are parental rights and responsibilities? Parental rights and responsibilities allow parents to make decisions about their child’s life. This includes the child’s name, the child’s religion, where the child lives...
If you’ve been contemplating divorce or if you’ve been presented with divorce papers, you probably have many questions and concerns, especially if there are children involved. At Johnson Legal Family Law,...
In any case where a decision needs to be made by the court about a child, the court is likely to fix a hearing called a Child Welfare Hearing. The...
World Mental Health Day (10 October) is about raising awareness of mental health and driving positive change for everyone’s mental health. When you’re going through a separation or divorce, it is...
Many people don’t realise that divorcing in Scotland is not the same process or the same legal system as divorcing in England or Wales. At Johnson Legal Family Law, we care...
The summer holidays can be a magical time for families to make memories, go on trips and spend uninterrupted quality time together. However, in our experience, the school summer holidays can...
Financial control is a form of domestic abuse which is illegal and it’s often a hidden crisis that goes on behind closed doors. The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 states that...
No one wants to think about courts and lawyers when they’re getting married, but did you know that at its core, a marriage is a legal contract which significantly changes...
Edinburgh Family Law firm Johnson Legal Family Law is giving those going through a relationship breakdown access to important wellbeing support with the launch of a new digital Divorce and...
Summer is fast approaching and although the (Scottish!) weather hasn’t quite caught up just yet, wedding season is just around the corner. Weddings can be stressful for anyone, but if...
A cohabitation agreement is a legal contract between unmarried couples who are living together or intend to live together. A cohabitation agreement is a very flexible document, and it can set...
International Women’s Day is a global event that celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and the theme for 2023 is #EmbraceEquity In honour of International Women’s Day,...