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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, the Family Lawyers at Johnson Legal Family Law reflected on their proudest achievements and what it’s like to work in an all-women law firm, headed up by a female Director.
Head of Family Law and Director of Johnson Legal Family Law, Beverley Johnson set up the Family Law team in 1993 and grew the firm from herself and one secretary to a thriving, boutique Family Law firm. When Beverley first started out […]
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 […]
