Family Law Specialists Edinburgh, Glasgow
Becoming a new parent is considered by many to be one of the most exciting and rewarding, life changing events you can experience. It can be both magical and challenging in equal measure. Each couple’s or individual’s journey is unique and that is why the superior service we offer at BTO is bespoke.
[Read more…] about The importance of future planning for new parents
National Fertility Awareness Week (4 – 8 November 2024) has put a spotlight on infertility which is an issue faced by around 9 – 15% of couples in the UK (many of whom are employees).
In the UK, infertility extends beyond personal lives and can impact employees in the workplace; influencing employees’ mental health, productivity, and overall well-being.
[Read more…] about Fertility in the workplace – mental health & wellbeing guidance for employers
As explored in our previous blog, surrogacy is not a new phenomenon. Some people need a helping hand when creating a family, and an increasing number of modern families are created using a surrogate. While some countries including the UK are making really good progress with its regulation to ensure all parties involved throughout the surrogacy process (including the child) are protected, other countries are taking a stronger stance in ensuring its ‘removal’ from society.
[Read more…] about International Surrogacy – the creation of modern families throughout Europe
Surrogacy is one of the most high-profile types of assisted reproduction. It is described by some as ‘an extraordinary blessing or gift’ especially by to those who are unable to have children. Welcoming a child into the world can look different family to family that is why BTO have tailored our legal advice to suit all. We are aware that not everyone’s journey into parenthood is the same and each case is unique. It is therefore important when thinking about surrogacy to seek legal advice at your earliest opportunity.
[Read more…] about An overview of creating a modern family via surrogacy in the UK
It is estimated that over 3.5 million people in the UK experience fertility challenges.
[Read more…] about An overview of creating a family via donor and/or assisted conception
If you are involved in sports, you know that success in your sport often comes hand in hand with increased pressures both on and off the pitch. Whether you are scoring goals on the pitch, sinking baskets on the court, or racing to victory on the track, your success can thrust you directly into the public eye, bringing with it a host of both opportunities and challenges. However, with increased fame comes increased scrutiny, and the glare of the public eye can shine just as brightly on your personal life as it does on your athletic achievements.
[Read more…] about Family Law Considerations for Sportspeople in Scotland
Sophie Turner files wrongful retention court proceedings against Joe Jonas, requesting that their children be returned to the UK.
You know what they say, a week is a long time in show business. In that short space of time the highly publicised divorce of Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas has gone from “amicable” to not so Perfectly Fine as she has today (Friday, 22 September) filed papers in the UK asserting that their children are being wrongfully retained in New York City and seeking their return to live with her in the UK.
[Read more…] about Sophie Turner v Joe Jonas – When Everything is Not So Perfectly Fine
On Monday 25 September 2023, the statutory instrument making amendments to the Ordinary Cause Rules 1993 comes into force. This changes the procedure for defended family actions in a wholesale manner, replacing the existing procedure with rules heavily focused on case management.
[Read more…] about Arbitration: A Smarter Alternative to Court
Described as “a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women”, International Women’s Day is a fantastic opportunity for women across the world to pause and reflect on how far we have come, and how far we still have to go, in achieving gender equality.
[Read more…] about International Women’s Day – How far have we come?
For many couples Valentine’s Day is a day for reflecting on, and celebrating, their relationship. Many couples will also change their relationship status – that could be by moving in together or becoming engaged. These momentous occasions are very exciting but also have legal consequences that couples should be aware of.
[Read more…] about Marking Valentine’s Day – the family lawyer’s take!
