Talk Money Week: Edinburgh lawyers speak out on how to spot and stop financial control

2024-02-21T11:39:02+00:00November 7th, 2023|Family Law News, Money|

An Edinburgh Family Law firm is raising awareness of financially controlling relationships in a bid to encourage victims to seek help.

Johnson Legal Family Law has reported that financial control is a form of domestic abuse and that it’s present in 99% of domestic abuse cases.

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 or controlling their day-to-day activities.

Beverley Johnson, Head of Family Law and Director of Johnson Legal Family Law, said: “Financial control deprives a partner of their financial autonomy leaving them feeling […]

Co-Parents urged to make Christmas arrangements amid 8-week warning

2024-02-21T11:06:39+00:00October 30th, 2023|Children & parenting issues, Christmas, Co-Parenting, Separation Agreements|

Head of Family Law Beverley Johnson was recently interviewed about co-parenting arrangements over Christmas and her advice was featured in a number of newspapers including The The Herald, Glasgow Times Times and Dunfermline Press.

Separated parents have been urged to make their Christmas arrangements “as soon as possible” to avoid ending up in court.

Christmas is fast approaching – and with just eight weeks to go – one family law firm has urged separated parents to negotiate where their children are spending the festive season.

If co-parents cannot agree on where their children will […]

How much does a divorce cost and how long does it take?

2024-02-21T11:30:21+00:00October 25th, 2023|Divorce, Divorce & Dissolution of Civil Partnerships|

How much does a divorce cost?

The cost of a divorce ultimately depends on the case, the people involved and the extent of the dispute between you and your ex-spouse. One of our Family Lawyers Hayley Mitchell speaks about this in more detail on our TikTok channel.

At your first appointment with your solicitor, we would consider your circumstances, the extent of the dispute or future dispute and give you an indication of what costs you can expect to resolve your divorce.

Simplified process

The cheapest way to get a divorce is by using the simplified procedure, however, this is not […]

Tips for celebrating Halloween as separated parents

2024-02-21T11:51:02+00:00October 20th, 2023|Children & parenting issues, Co-Parenting, Halloween, Separation Agreements|

If you have young children, they are likely to be excited at the prospect of dressing up, trick-or-treating, and carving pumpkins this Halloween. However, for divorced or separated parents, this might cause impending anxiety around how to celebrate the holiday.

Many separated parents focus on family-oriented holidays like Summer and Christmas. However, other holidays like Halloween can be just as important for children.

Johnson Legal Family Law has compiled some guidance around how to ensure your children enjoy October 31st with as little stress as possible.

1. Think about what your children want: Ultimately, your decisions should satisfy the best interests […]

Everything you need to know about father’s rights and responsibilities in Scotland

2024-02-21T11:27:42+00:00October 18th, 2023|Children & parenting issues, Co-Parenting, Fathers Rights, Separation Agreements|

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 and which school the child will go to. Parental rights remain in force until the child is 16. However, the responsibility on a parent to provide guidance to a child exists until the child reaches 18.

What parental rights does a father have?

A child’s mother automatically has full parental rights and responsibilities when the child is born.

A child’s father has parental rights and responsibilities if:

  • He is married to the child’s […]

Top 10 Divorce Questions

2024-02-21T11:52:31+00:00October 9th, 2023|Divorce, Divorce & Dissolution of Civil Partnerships, Separation Agreements|

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, we’ve compiled the top 10 frequently asked questions that we receive on a regular basis to help you to better understand the divorce process.

If you have any other family law related questions, you can ask us a question anonymously on our anonymous Q&A platform or contact us to arrange your free introductory call on 0131 622 8477 or [email protected].

1. Do you have to get married in Scotland […]

Top 5 tips to look after your mental health during a separation or divorce

2024-02-21T11:53:28+00:00September 28th, 2023|Divorce, Divorce & Dissolution of Civil Partnerships, Separation Agreements|

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 natural to have feelings of worry, stress and anxiety which can have an impact on your mental health. The legal process itself can feel complex and alien, even with expert guidance. After the legal part is finished, there are the unknowns for the future.

It’s really important to take good care of your mental health during this process. This will support you to make strong, informed decisions to move forward with your life.

Here are […]

What happens in a family court child welfare hearing?

2024-02-21T11:54:30+00:00August 30th, 2023|Children & parenting issues, Co-Parenting|

  • Key takeaways:
  • 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.
  • We appreciate that going to court can be a daunting experience, however, please be assured that your solicitor will support you every step of the way.
  • No one else is entitled to be present during the hearing; however, you are welcome to bring someone to sit with […]

How to get a divorce in Edinburgh

2024-02-21T11:31:59+00:00August 16th, 2023|Divorce, Divorce & Dissolution of Civil Partnerships|

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 […]

Why do divorce and separation rates peak after the summer holidays?

2024-02-21T11:58:24+00:00July 26th, 2023|Divorce, Divorce & Dissolution of Civil Partnerships, Separation Agreements, Summer Holidays|

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 […]

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