Domestic abuse is to be reformed in Scotland – what happens if you find a false allegation being made against you?
Domestic abuse is being taken seriously in Scotland – advice for victims
We discuss the Scottish Government’s confirmation that it will introduce a new, specific offence of domestic abuse and strengthen the law against domestic abuse.
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Festival Fun
We discuss the Edinburgh Festival and the Scottish Family Law implications of some of the things which visitors may see this year.
BTO and the BBC discuss Forced Marriage
BTO’s Family Law team are again featured on the BBC, with the team being interviewed for the Scotland 2014 program that went out on Thursday 12th June, discussing the issues arising from the new law to criminalise forced marriage, that comes into effect on Monday 16 June.
Relocation and Children
We discuss the legal aspects of the Eastenders story line that deals with child relocation, international child abduction issues, and child removal from the UK.
Arianna Huffington on ‘success’ and parenting after divorce
Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington advocates a need for a new definition of success and talks about how she has co-parented her children after divorce.
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BTO Family Law Team on Radio Scotland
BBC Radio Scotland’s John Beattie discussed with the BTO family law team the latest divorce statistics.
Divorce and Social Media – is it time to unplug?
Corrie Fetman advise if you are in the midst of divorcing or toying with the idea of divorce, to shut down all your social media accounts at once – is she right?
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Pre-nups…The Scots have had them for ages!
The starting point in Scots Law is that pre-nuptial agreements are generally accepted as being “legally binding” (or, more accurately “enforceable by the court”).
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What’s Simon Cowell got to do with Collaborative Marriage Planning?
Simon Cowell’s complicated family life is similar to many second time relationships however couples can help their situation via Collaborative Marriage Planning.
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