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July 21, 2020 By Lesley Gordon

COVID-19 and Updated Guidance on Child Contact

New guidance was issued at the end of last week regarding compliance with court orders relating to Parental Rights and Responsibilities (PRRs). [Read more…] about COVID-19 and Updated Guidance on Child Contact

Balancing Scales

July 3, 2020 By Lesley Gordon

Villiers v Villiers – a clear decision issued, but for how long?

The case of Mr and Mrs Villiers has reached a conclusion this week in the Supreme Court, with Mrs Villiers ultimately victorious as Mr Villiers failed to win his appeal. For the implications of this to be clear, it is helpful to look at all of the facts of the case in the first instance. [Read more…] about Villiers v Villiers – a clear decision issued, but for how long?

March 31, 2020 By Lesley Gordon

New Guidance on Compliance with Court Orders amid COVID-19 Outbreak

On Friday 27 March 2020, The Lord President issued further guidance on Court Orders relating to Parental Responsibilities and Rights in light of the current coronavirus crisis.

[Read more…] about New Guidance on Compliance with Court Orders amid COVID-19 Outbreak

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September 19, 2019 By Lesley Gordon

Inheritance, Gifts and Divorce – what you need to know

If you have ever received an inheritance or gift you will be well aware that these items can very often hold great sentimental value. However, not only can they hold a place in our hearts, these items can also hold significant economic value. [Read more…] about Inheritance, Gifts and Divorce – what you need to know

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August 29, 2019 By Lesley Gordon

Domestic Abuse a good practice guide for social landlords

This month has seen the publication of Domestic abuse: a good practice guide for social landlords.

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April 1, 2019 By Lesley Gordon

The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 comes into force today, 1st April 2019

The aim of the new act is to provide recourse for victims of the more insidious elements of a domestic abuse relationship which can be just as harmful as or even more harmful than physical abuse.

[Read more…] about The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 comes into force today, 1st April 2019

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March 26, 2019 By Lesley Gordon

Home Alone – a Christmas comedy or a parental dilemma?

For many of us the words ‘Home Alone’ conjure up the familiar image of MacAulay Culkin wreaking havoc on two bungling burglars in the annual Christmas airing of that American comedy film.  But for those who man the phone lines at Childline and other similar organisations the reality of children being left home alone is no laughing matter.

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February 6, 2019 By Lesley Gordon

Changed days for cohabiting families

The number of cohabiting families in the UK has almost doubled in the last twenty years. This may be explained by an increasing trend to cohabit rather than marry or cohabit for a period before marrying. Scotland led the way within the UK by introducing certain legal protections for cohabitants in 2006. This legislation was designed to protect cohabitants from unfair situations arising both in the event of separation or death.

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January 21, 2019 By Lesley Gordon

Alexa, how much will this divorce cost me?

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife Mackenzie recently announced that they were separating after 25 years of marriage. The couple are estimated to be the wealthiest in the world, with Jeff worth $137 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

[Read more…] about Alexa, how much will this divorce cost me?

November 9, 2018 By Lesley Gordon

With English divorce reform a headline topic is it time for Scots divorce law to be reviewed?

Family Lawyer Lesley Gordon discusses no-fault divorce, comparing the English and Scottish divorce systems in light of the UK Government’s open consultation on Reforms of the Legal Requirements for divorce.

[Read more…] about With English divorce reform a headline topic is it time for Scots divorce law to be reviewed?

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