A person has a disability, according to the Equality Act 2010 advice for schools, if they have a physical or mental impairment that significantly and persistently limits their ability to carry out daily tasks. A school is thus prohibited from discriminating and being unlawful against a disabled student in any area, including admissions, instruction, exclusion,…
It is possible to take charge of the process to ensure the best result for you and your family if you find yourself in a situation where getting a divorce is your only option because your partnership has failed, either now or in the future. Contrary to popular belief, divorce can be handled in a…
As family lawyers, we recognise the value of communication. We are aware that a client and their child may be dealing with trying circumstances that could harm their mental health. Younger children need reassurance and special care during this period. We assist them in settling separation-related legal concerns. When it comes to the subject of…
In our experience as family and child law solicitors in Glasgow who counsel clients on a daily basis, the procedures involved in resolving disputes are among the most commonly asked issues by clients. For the vast majority of people who hire a lawyer to resolve a dispute over a child’s residency or contact, it will…
April is Stress Awareness Month, and as family lawyers, we frequently help people who are struggling with a variety of challenging problems, both emotional and otherwise, when a relationship has ended. One issue that frequently raises concern is the arrangements for any children of the partnership to have contact with the non-resident parent. Children with…
When you buy a home, especially your first home in a joint tenancy, it is rather a big step and you may be worried about a mortgage. As gloomy as it may sound, it’s vital to consider the “what ifs?” in case things don’t turn out as expected. Selling the home and splitting the proceeds is…
When a couple buys a home in their joint names but makes unequal contributions to the cost of acquisition, this is a typical situation in which a cohabitation agreement may be entered into. In that case, a cohabitation agreement can effectively ringfence their individual contributions in the event of a breakup. There is no “one…
The Scottish Law Commission released its “Report on Cohabitation” on November 2, 2022. Following a protracted consultation process with lawyers, academics, the general public, and decision-makers, the paper explores how the current law governing cohabitants’ rights upon separation might be amended. The Scottish Law Commission released its “Report on Cohabitation” on November 2, 2022. Following…
What do parental rights and responsibilities entail? (PRRs) Parents have a variety of obligations and rights regarding their children, including the duty and the right to protect and advance the health, welfare, and development of the child, have a say in where the child lives, participate in their upbringing, serve as the child’s legal guardian,…
Family lawyers in Scotland will be familiar with the “bible” known as Greens Family Law, but how environmentally friendly (or unfriendly) is family law? At COP26, the globe was focused on what could be done to motivate rapid climate action because climate change is a hot topic (pardon the pun). We’re all familiar with the…
