A leading charity has called for Scotland’s “outdated” family law to be updated in an attempt to prevent children from being in the centre of bitter divorce battles and contests. Relationships Scotland called for Scottish divorce law to keep up the rest of UK law in making it mandatory for couples to seek mediation before…
Mediation & Dispute Resolution Solicitors Scotland Disputes can arise in both business and family life. Resolving a legal dispute in Scotland can involve either litigation (going to court), or alternative dispute resolution (settling your dispute outwith court). The main ways of doing this are: Litigation Mediation Negotiation Collaboration Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) can be useful…
A “wholesale review of Scottish family law” may be needed in the future according to a report from the Scottish Parliament’s Justice Committee. The report from the group comes following some concerns expressed about the effectiveness of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006. As part of the investigation into the effectiveness of the Family Law…
At Simplicity Legal, our contract dispute lawyers understand that contracts can be part of everyday life. A breach of contract occurs when someone fails to perform their side of the bargain. A contract can either be an oral agreement or a written agreement. It can be difficult to interpret the terms of the contract- that…
It is important to seek legal advice if you are going to court. At Simplicity, we offer a fixed fee for our services and will strive to make the process as simple and stress-Free* as possible for you. We can offer legal representation for the following: Summary Cause Actions Small Claims Family Litigation Mediation Negotiation…
Having the right property plays a large part in the success of a business. Our experienced Commercial Conveyancing Solicitors in Glasgow, Edinburgh and throughout Scotland can advise both landlords and tenants on various aspects of commercial conveyancing to help you make the most of your premises. Fixed Fee Leasing a business premises in Scotland Our…
Couples who are considering obtaining a divorce and those who have begun proceedings have been warned about the dangers of using social media when separating. Regardless of privacy settings, Consensus Collaboration Scotland, a network that promotes divorce and separation with minimum conflict, has stated that couples should take a break from social media and should…
A woman who cohabited with her partner for more than 18 years has won a legal battle with his estranged wife for a share in his home. Joy Williams faced legal action from her partner’s estranged wife following the passing of Norman Martin as he never legally divorced his wife. As such, his share of…
It is perhaps natural that those going through a divorce want to go through the process as quickly as possible. Therefore, it is perhaps natural to see why offering low cost, quick divorces are becoming so popular. DIY, or speedy divorces, have increased in popularity recently with the mainstream media commenting on the process following…
While January is known by many as Divorce Month (see our last blog) figures released just at the end of 2015 showed that divorce rates in the UK are at a 40-year low. The most recent data available on the number of divorces in Scotland showed that in the last four years, divorce rates have…
