Domestic Abuse Archives - Edinburgh Family Law

How to protect yourself from Domestic abuse over Christmas

cmathison2024-02-21T11:34:58+00:00December 22nd, 2023|Christmas, Domestic Abuse, Family Law News|

The Christmas period often brings a reported increase in police call-outs for incidents of domestic abuse. Financial pressures, alcohol and being cooped up together for long periods all contribute to a regular rise in domestic abuse.

The Christmas period often causes further difficulties for victims with fewer opportunities to report abuse and routes to safety being shut down. School closures for the holidays also mean that opportunities for children to report abuse and access support are restricted.

Protection from Domestic Abuse can absolutely be obtained in all relationships if you have been abused by your former spouse or partner. One of our […]

How to spot and stop a financially controlling relationship

cmathison2024-02-21T11:37:19+00:00June 9th, 2023|Domestic Abuse, Family Law News, Money|

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 abusive behaviour can include
making someone dependent on, or subordinate to their partner, isolating them from friends and family, controlling their day-to-day activities and restricting their freedom of action.

Scottish Family Law firm Johnson Legal has reported that 1 in 5 of their clients are experiencing some form of financial […]

How to survive wedding season when you’re recently divorced or separated

cmathison2024-02-21T12:04:31+00:00May 10th, 2023|Divorce, Divorce & Dissolution of Civil Partnerships, Domestic Abuse, Separation Agreements|

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 you’ve recently been through a divorce or separation, this season of love can be a particularly distressing prospect.

On the other hand, weddings are also a great opportunity to re-ignite old friendships that got squeezed out during your marriage or relationship or meet new people and broaden your circle.

To make the wedding season a bit less overwhelming, try to evaluate each invitation as you receive it, and consider a few key […]