Parental Responsibilities and Rights

September 16, 2020 By Morven Douglas

Step Parent Adoption

With many parents and children living in blended families, a question that will often arise is whether legal steps should be taken by a step parent to adopt the child of their partner/spouse or civil partner. [Read more…] about Step Parent Adoption

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

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.

October 30, 2019 By Beverley Addison

#FertilityWeek: Becoming Parents as a Female Same-Sex Couple – Your Questions Answered

Becoming a mum for the first time is many things. Exciting. Moving. Nerve-wracking! And one thing it shouldn’t be is complicated. If you are in a same-sex relationship, you will often need a bit of help creating your family, and it no doubt comes with many questions! Here we answer the most asked questions from our clients in a female same-sex couple. [Read more…] about #FertilityWeek: Becoming Parents as a Female Same-Sex Couple – Your Questions Answered

September 7, 2018 By Lesley Gordon

I’ve bought the toaster, you can pay for freshers’ week

Who pays what when your child goes to university?

May 8, 2018 By Lesley Gordon

Call for “Rights for Grandparents” Law

There have been a number of news reports in recent days commenting on MP’s calling for the Government to ‘enshrine in law’ the right for grandparents to see their grandchildren after a divorce. The issue was debated in Parliament last week and the Ministry of Justice has said it would consider the proposal.

March 22, 2018 By Debbie Reekie

Families Need Fathers…as well as Mothers

Attending Families Need Father’s Scotland meetings on a regular basis clearly highlights that there are still issues surrounding father’s involvement with their children post separation in Scotland. [Read more…] about Families Need Fathers…as well as Mothers