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Archives for 2020

December 8, 2020 By Lesley Gordon

Family Business – a Messy Business?

BTO Family Law partner Lesley Gordon provides some clarity to the subject of family businesses and divorce.

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December 2, 2020 By Lesley Gordon

Do I really have to pay for half of my spouse’s secret credit card debt?

The breakdown of a marriage or civil partnership can often bring with it some nasty surprises. This applies equally to your finances as it does to other aspects of your relationship.

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November 30, 2020 By Lesley Gordon

Divorce In Scotland

St Andrews Day is today and whilst it has got us feeling somewhat patriotic, it has also got us thinking about the differences between Scotland and England & Wales. One such difference is the starkly contrasting legal systems that are at play, particularly when it comes to Family Law.

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November 6, 2020 By Guest

The benefits of employers implementing a fertility treatment policy for staff

Marking National Fertility Week our colleagues in the BTO employment team summarise some of the key employment rights and guidance relating to fertility in the workplace.

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November 4, 2020 By Beverley Addison

Fertility Week 2020: Should I have a Will when accessing fertility treatment?

Next up in our Fertility Week 2020 Series, we are joined by our colleagues in the BTO Personal team who look at a recent case which found its way into the Scottish Courts involving the use of people’s gametes after their death. They also highlight the importance of having a suitable and robust Will in place if you are going through fertility treatment.

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November 3, 2020 By Beverley Addison

Fertility Week 2020 – The Impact of COVID-19 on Scotland’s Fertility Sector

National Fertility Week 2020: Beverley Addison, a specialist in Fertility Law in Scotland, looks at the impact of COVID-19 on the fertility sector in Scotland, and what the next few months might look like.

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November 2, 2020 By Beverley Addison

Fertility Week 2020 – Spotlight on Fertility Law

This week is National Fertility Week 2020. Run annually by Fertility Network UK, Fertility Week sheds a spotlight on the fertility sector and the struggles faced by those going through their fertility journey.

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October 13, 2020 By Lesley Gordon

Can I ask my spouse for financial support if we decide to separate?

If you and your spouse are considering separating, you will no doubt be thinking about your future finances. This can cause a lot of anxiety particularly if you have been financially dependent on your partner over the course of your marriage and you may be concerned about how you will support yourself going forward.

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October 5, 2020 By Beverley Addison

Tips for Teachers dealing with Separated Parents – National Teachers Day 2020

Today is National Teachers’ Day, and never before has it been so important to acknowledge and appreciate everything that teachers do for our children and young people here in Scotland. Today on the blog we are providing some of our top tips for teachers to help deal with separated parents. [Read more…] about Tips for Teachers dealing with Separated Parents – National Teachers Day 2020

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October 1, 2020 By Lesley Gordon

Grandparent’s rights to contact with their Grandchildren

With Grandparent’s Day this Sunday, 4 October 2020, we thought it was the perfect time to discuss grandparent’s rights to contact with their grandchildren.

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