Kirsty McGuiness

Kirsty is a Senior Associate in the family law team. Experienced in all areas of family law and representing clients throughout Scotland, Kirsty is committed to, and enthusiastic about, resolving disputes away from the court setting, wherever possible. Read Kirsty's professional biography.

March 5, 2020 By Kirsty McGuiness

Scottish Law Commission seeks views on cohabitation law in Scotland

The Scottish Law Commission has launched a consultation seeking views on whether the law of cohabitation should be reformed.

March 11, 2016 By Kirsty McGuiness

Habitual Residence of a Child

The Supreme Court has made what could be a far reaching decision in relation to the establishment of the habitual residence of a child.

December 17, 2015 By Kirsty McGuiness

Simplification of the annulment process in the Catholic Church

It has long been the case that the Catholic Church has been opposed to divorced Catholics taking communion or re-marrying in a religious ceremony. The exception to this is if the original marriage is annulled.

August 31, 2015 By Kirsty McGuiness

The Brangelina marriage – will the children benefit?

We look at Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie’s family set up & discuss research into the outcomes of children whose parents cohabit vs those whose parents are married.

October 3, 2014 By Kirsty McGuiness

Changing Attitudes to Domestic Abuse

We discuss the changing attitudes to domestic abuse and the range of remedies available to Family Lawyers to assist not just spouses, but partners and ex partners.

August 29, 2014 By Kirsty McGuiness

Comment on Rotherham Child Abuse Scandal

With the shocking news that 1400 children are thought to have been abused in Rotherham we discuss Scotland’s systems – can they prevent a similar scandal here?

July 17, 2014 By Kirsty McGuiness

Divorce and Bankruptcy

Your Divorce and Bankruptcy questions answered – Find out about the impact bankruptcy has on divorcing couples and where you stand financially.

July 9, 2014 By Kirsty McGuiness

Child contact – what’s best for your child?

Separating parents and their contact arrangements with their children are important to consider. Should children have overnight contact with “absent” parents?

June 10, 2014 By Kirsty McGuiness

Livin’ the Vida Loco … Parentis

You can’t be with your children 24/7, so what happens when other people are looking after them? And what rights have you to take decisions about someone else’s child who happens to be with you?

June 6, 2014 By Kirsty McGuiness

“Caveat Emptor” – Survivorship Clauses in Titles

Full consideration of how a property title should be written ought to take place at the time of purchase as the consequences of a survivorship clause or “special destination” can be difficult to unravel later if the relationship fails.