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Anti-avoidance measures in the Context of Divorce
Spouses can make a financial claim on divorce. In a financial claim on divorce, it is generally, the net value of matrimonial property (which belongs to the spouses at the...
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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Education and the Law
Decisions in respect of a child’s education are usually taken in the course of a parent exercising their parental right (and responsibility) to direct or guide, the child’s upbringing. For state...
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Engaged at Christmas
Congratulations to you if you were one of the lucky people who got engaged over Christmas and New Year! We wish all the happy couples a long and happy life...
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Matrimonial Cases – Court is our last resort
The majority of matrimonial cases usually resolve without the publication of a written judgment for the public at large. In late October 2021, there was an exception to that. An...
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Marriage – An Education
Everyone loves a wedding. However, don’t be fooled by the big white dress, the fabulous honeymoon and the expensive party with your nearest and dearest. When you get married you are...
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Puppy love at Johnson Legal
Johnson Legal is delighted to welcome our two newest additions: Abby Minto who has joined us as an Office Administration Assistant in the Family Law Team and Elvis the dachshund...
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Civil Partnerships – marriage in modern form?
Heterosexual couples will be able to enter into a civil partnership in Scotland from 1 June 2021 therefore allowing all couples a choice between marriage and civil partnership, but will...
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Written Agreements during a relationship: The Essentials
There’s no getting around it, talking about a written agreement as part of a romantic relationship is definitely awkward. Whether pre-nuptial (before a marriage or civil partnership has taken place)...
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Separating in Scotland post-Brexit
31 December 2020 brought the end of the UK’s transition period for leaving the European Union and with it, a long-negotiated 1246-page Brexit agreement. But aside from the headline-grabbing issues,...
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Divorce week 2020 – How to prepare for a meeting with a family law solicitor
We’ve just come to the end of the first working week of the year – traditionally the busiest week of the year for family lawyers. Christmas and New Year holidays...
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Covid court – what can I expect when attending court in a pandemic?
In March 2020, the world as we know it changed for everyone. The Scottish legal system was not immune from the effects felt by the rest of the world. Courts...
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Christmas 2020 Contact
With Scotland’s tier system in place (for now at least) and a national lockdown just announced for England, Christmas 2020 is undoubtedly going to look very different from our usual...