We are not exaggerating when we state that January is THE Divorce month of the year. January has informally come to be associated with divorce in recent years. The next “Divorce Day” will be on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Over 25% more divorce-related search searches were made on Google between December 2020 and January 2021….
Name Emma King Role Director/Owner How long have you been in this role Joined company Aug 2011 We ask Emma about her role as Director/Owner at Simplicity Legal Solicitors My role is predominantly training and supporting all members of the Team What is the favourite part of your role? To see the growth of our…
Ever thought about the commonalities between dormant volcanoes and sisted courtroom proceedings? You may think, as most people do, that court cases are wrapped up quickly and the matters at hand are solved in no time. A principle of Scottish civil procedure is that a case should be litigated continuously until it is resolved. Although…
In this blog, we aim to answer some of the frequently asked questions about the adoption process for those who wish to adopt a child. Am I too old to adopt? No, there is no upper age limit to adopt. To adopt, you must be 21 years old or older. The natural parent must be…
How long have you been in this role? I have been overseeing the Client Services Team since the beginning of 2022. I have worked for the Firm since 2015. I did some work experience over the summer of that year. I was then offered a Legal Assistant role before becoming a Trainee Solicitor. I have…
Throughout our careers, we have seen, read about and helped people and couples adopt children, but have rarely heard a story about a sibling group adoption. Although rare, there have been instances where siblings are placed together, where the adoptive family keep brothers and sisters together and adopts them both, or a whole group to…
Role: Legal Assistant/Client Services Advisor We ask Ellidh about her role as Legal Assistant Simplicity Legal Solicitor How long have you been in this role? Since July 2022 What do you like most about working for Simplicity Legal? The opportunity to work alongside my colleagues. Everyone is extremely motivated and hardworking. We have all built…
However, it can be heartbreaking for separated parents and their children. Here are some things that can help Contact arrangements can be the cause of a lot of conflicts and upset during the Christmas period. One of the questions that our solicitors are most often asked is how children should split their time between parents….
The definition of a “family” is forever evolving. Society has long moved on from the idea that a family involves a married couple and their biological children. However, although a 21st-century family can take various shapes, parental rights and responsibilities only lie with those legally entitled to them. If an individual wishes to formalise their…
Making sure the turkey is exactly golden brown and that there are enough pigs in blankets for everyone to eat is for some people the most stressful aspect of the festive season. However, for separated families, trying to make the required preparations as to where their kids will spend the holidays and Christmas can be…
