There is a warning in a recent Inner House decision that people should be very careful about what they agree in a Pre-nuptial or Post-Nuptial agreement.
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Separation and Divorce
Domestic abuse is to be reformed in Scotland – what happens if you find a false allegation being made against you?
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.
The Perils of Pensions in Divorce
We discuss a recent appeal judgement on a wife’s entitlement to share in her husband’s pension on divorce and the considerations for so called “silver spliters”.
Why divorce and separation might not be that bad for your health
People who have been through a divorce are as healthy as couples in stable marriages, according to a new study. BTO partner Lesley Gordon discusses the findings.
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Holidays and International Family Law
With Scots increasingly holidaying abroad we discuss a few example scenarios illustrating how international family law is a rapidly growing area of practice.
The New Pension Reforms – Benefits and Risks for Separating Couples
Major changes in pensions will be introduced on 6th April 2015. As well as bringing changes for those planning for retirement the new regime will also alter the landscape for separating couples within the age bracket 55 or over.
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Simplified divorce – is it an option for me?
A divorce may be simpler & cheaper than you think. If you have been separated from your partner for over a year the simplified divorce procedure may an option.
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Arbitration – A better bet for resolving your family dispute?
Litigation or Arbitration? There will be situations where a separated couple “get stuck” and cannot agree. We explore what options are available.
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