If you are going through a divorce, then divorce mediation can make a huge difference to the process. By opting for mediation in divorce, you can make the difficult decisions much easier, and ensure that all parties are satisfied with the outcome of all issues. Keeping things amicable and seeking resolutions outside of a courtroom is better for all parties. An amicable divorce is the best option to pursue and can help you deal with the impact of divorce much better. Our article below explores all the benefits that divorce mediation provides.  Why you should consider divorce mediation Divo ..read more

Earlier this year, Anthony Gold Solicitors arranged a webinar on nuptial agreements, followed by a Q&A session. It had an international reach, with speakers from Italy, Switzerland, the USA and Scotland. Francesca King, Katja Ziehe, Suzan Barrie Aiken and Cath Karlin demonstrated a wealth of knowledge, informed by their specialist expertise and years of professional experience. A nuptial agreement is a written contract between two parties, prior to a marriage or civil union. It outlines how financial affairs will be handled throughout the relationship, and determines how assets will be dis ..read more

Marriage Story is the latest Netflix film to sweep the world. This film is a self-reflective piece on how a marriage can end but a family can endure. Every generation or so there is a big divorce movie. We all remember Kramer v. Kramer. It was interesting to compare both movies. What is clear is that human emotions don’t change. The anger, resentment, hurt and sense of loss felt by those going through a separation and divorce were still very present in this movie. What we had hoped to see was a sea change in the way that the Divorce Lawyers approached helping their clients. Sadly this wasn’t e ..read more

Christmas is seen primarily as a time for family and loved ones and is a magical time of the year for children. There is the anticipation of the presents they may receive, the relief of having a few weeks off school and the excitement of seeing friends and family.  This makes it a particularly difficult time for those in a divorced family. When going through a divorce, you lose a loved one who you would normally spend the Christmas period with. Naturally then, if there are children involved in the breakup, neither party will want to lose precious time with their children over this time of ..read more

Accustoming yourself with the right information regarding child custody information is absolutely vital for any parents going through a separation. Certain elements of the divorce process can differ by location – which is why it’s important to be fully equipped with the facts when going through a divorce in Edinburgh. Investing in the services of an experienced Edinburgh-based family law firm will ensure that your divorce is carried out as smoothly as possible,  removing the need to involve children in the further distress of the court system, whilst also ensuring that the best outcome is ..read more

Going through a divorce can be a deeply distressing time for all parties involved, however, it is vital to minimise the stress and grief experienced by the children as much as possible. There are various ways you can support your children when going through a divorce, including attitudes and techniques you can take up as well as services which are available – all of which will be covered over the course of this article.  A United Front Regardless of age and other specifics of your situation, it is absolutely pivotal that parents never put children in the middle and force them to “pick a s ..read more

As an expatriate living and working in Scotland, it is important to know and understand the legal implications of bringing your children to Scotland and moving your children from Scotland. This is to avoid breaching domestic laws and international child abduction regulations. In order to move a child outwith Scotland when they are habitually resident in Scotland, a parent must have the consent of the other parent of the child to carry out this act. However, if the other parent does not consent to the move, then it is possible to seek a specific issue order from the Scottish court allowing the ..read more

The division of assets details the decision made over what happens to the money and property between a couple when a marriage or civil partnership ends. If a court is asked to make a ‘financial order’, then a judge will make the decision regarding how these assets or matrimonial property will be divided. The factors that will be taken into consideration for this, alongside how long the couple has been together, are age, finances,property, the standard of living, both individual’s ability to earn money, living expenses and the role of each individual in the relationship, such as the ‘breadwinne ..read more

Before going through the divorce procedure in Scotland, it must first be established whether the Scottish courts have jurisdiction of the case and thus have the necessary authority to legally carry it out. In general, the majority of people living in Scotland will be able to get a divorce in Scotland.  However, you need to meet the residence rules or domicile rules regarding where you live and also have a marriage which is recognised as valid. If you are unsure as to whether you meet both of these criteria, then it is important to get in contact with a solicitor. When do the Scottish Cour ..read more

Whether you are about to begin the divorce process or it’s just an idea that you are currently toying with, you have probably considered how much it’s going to cost you. There are a lot of things that make up the cost of a divorce such as the court fees and hiring a specialist lawyer, and it does quickly add up. You will even need to consider how much you are likely to be spending on building a new life as an individual, as you are probably used to splitting bills and expenses. These are all things that you need to think about when working out how much a divorce is likely to cost you. Keeping ..read more