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A beginner’s guide to collaborative divorce in Scotland

Admin2016-12-05T16:16:18+00:00September 23rd, 2014|Divorce & Dissolution of Civil Partnerships, Information|

Beverley Johnson is a local expert in divorce and collaborative law. Below is a breakdown of how it works and whether it’s for you.

Collaborative law

Communication can be difficult during a divorce. The inevitable tensions between you and your spouse can cloud issues and make it hard to move discussions forward. Collaborative law is a more productive way to deal with the issues whilst retaining a face-to-face dialogue.

How it works

You and your partner will each appoint your own lawyer and then attend ‘four way meetings’. These involve you, your spouse and both lawyers sitting down […]

How the recession changed divorce in Scotland

Admin2016-12-05T16:16:18+00:00May 26th, 2014|Divorce & Dissolution of Civil Partnerships, Family Law News, Information|

Since the recession hit we’ve all had to tighten our purse strings. And sadly this has meant more couples remaining in unhappy relationships because they think separation is too expensive.

A Grant Thornton study found half of solicitors stating the poor economy had led to a fall in the annual number of divorce proceedings. The couples and families involved generally don’t see this as avoiding divorce, just delaying it.

And it’s no surprise, we’re all aware the average household income has fallen and legal aid is now less available (or accessible). It could be seen as a good thing that couples are […]

Five ways to save money on your divorce

Admin2016-12-05T16:16:18+00:00April 24th, 2014|Divorce & Dissolution of Civil Partnerships, Information|

Divorce is always stressful. But it doesn’t have to be as expensive as you might think. With the separation itself stretching your budget, it’s important to reduce costs wherever you can.

Beverley Johnson, one of Edinburgh and Lothian’s top authorities on divorce law, explains how.

1. You don’t have to go to court

Court cases are expensive. A long case will run up high legal fees with your lawyer, which is the last thing you need. Not to mention the added frustration and ill-feeling this can bring.

Look into alternatives, such as collaborative law, arbitration and mediation. These processes can […]