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 about our clients. We recognise that a dispute with your spouse or partner is one of the most stressful life events you may ever deal with. We listen to and empower our clients to take control and move forward with their lives.
How can I establish that my marriage has broken down?
If you’re looking to get a divorce with a Family Law firm in Edinburgh, you need to establish to a court […]
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 often be the final straw for relationships that have been fragile for some time.
It’s been well researched and documented that parents often experience an increase in domestic arguments during the summer months, which in turn may lead them to becoming disillusioned with their relationship and to question its long-term viability.
End of the school holidays is one of the busiest times for Family Lawyers
Outside of post-Christmas enquiries in January, the end […]
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 Separation Wellbeing Hub.
The Divorce and Separation Wellbeing Hub is the first of its kind in Scotland and has been developed in collaboration with a number of Scottish charities including Shared Parenting Scotland, Relationships Scotland, Family Journeys and Bright Light Relationship Counselling.
The charities were all instrumental in providing resources and offering guidance in the development of the hub and the website was also reviewed by a Relationship Counsellor to ensure […]
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 […]
If you have separated from your partner that you co-habited with then there is a key, recently reported Sheriff Appeal Court decision that you should be aware of. Currently the Family Law Act 2006 provides for financial claims following the end of a cohabiting relationship. These claims are known as Section 28 claims.
The claim is made in Court if you cannot negotiate it with your ex. The Act sets out all claims should be made within one year of the cohabiting relationship ending. There has for some time between some practical, intellectual and legal debate regarding when that year ends in terms of the deadline the Act […]
As Christmas 2022 comes to a close, Family Lawyers across Scotland are preparing for their busiest time of the year.
In our experience, Christmas can be the final straw for relationships that have been delicate for some time. The cost-of-living crisis has exacerbated this further with heightened financial concerns magnifying issues.
My team is on New Year alert, expecting a flood of enquiries. Search queries for divorce on google in January and February can be between 10 per cent and 30 per cent higher than the average, whilst online visits to our divorce and separation webpages are 30 per cent higher during […]
Christmas can be a wonderful time of the year for families however, it can also be a difficult time for separated parents. As Head of Family Law at Johnson Legal Family Law, I’ve been helping families with their Christmas co-parenting arrangements for over 25 years.
Communicating effectively with your ex-partner is one of the most important aspects to a smooth Christmas. One of my colleagues, Fiona Mundy, recently trained as a coach with the New Ways for Families training programme. The pilot is run by Shared […]
Top tips for managing Christmas arrangements for children when separated
Christmas can be a wonderful time of the year for children however, it can be an incredibly stressful time for separated parents if co-parenting arrangements cannot be agreed.
The Family Law team at Johnson Legal has years of experience in helping parents to manage their Christmas plans.
Here’s some of our top tips around how to make the festive period easier for you and your children:
