Family law
A risk management case study
In this month’s article from Lockton, the focus is on executry administration and asks the question, ‘How long does it take to wind up an estate?’
A contract consultation
It has been six years since the SLC Review on Contract Law Report was published. This consultation seeks to establish whether the landscape around this area of the law has changed, and, if yes, then whether the changes are material to the recommendations contained in the report.
Anonymity in reporting child homicide victims
Family members have told the Scottish Government that they would welcome enhanced reporting and publication restrictions, including anonymity for children who have died as a result of a criminal act.
Family law expert joins Blackadders
One of Scotland’s most experienced family law experts has joined Blackadders LLP as a partner.
Child abduction case commentary
Should an order seeking the return of two children to Spain be granted? A recent case explored this dilemma. The case law in this area continues to evolve with the children’s views playing an ever-growing role in the decision-making process.
Navigating transgender legal rights
Navigating transgender legal rights: Scottish perspectives on gender recognition and family law
If you don’t ask, you don’t get!
A recent Inner House decision, Murdoch v Murdoch, has turned two broadly accepted principles regarding craves on their head.
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Private client and family lawyers beware
Important changes to the Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Act 2024 are coming on 30 April and the succession specific ones are significant, even if a little ‘tacked on’.
Divorce Day | marketing spin or genuine spike?
Divorce Day is a term that rears its head in the run-up to Christmas every year, and a day on which law firms reportedly see a spike in couples filing for divorce. Said to fall on the first working Monday in January, does it really exist or is it just media hype?