Insights 7 May 2014

What to do when a civil partnership ends

The ending of a civil partnership brings forth the same issues as the ending of a marriage. Here, Nina taylor looks at the options available to couples wishing to separate.

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Insights 25 April 2014

The Legacy of Miss Dickson

The recent case of a primary school teacher who left more than £1m to charity illustrates the importance of putting a Will in place and the opportunit...

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Insights 7 April 2014

Protection from Forced Marriage in Scotland

Human Trafficking, FGM, Forced Marriage… these things don’t happen in our country, or do they?

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Insights 20 February 2014

The importance of having a Will

The BBC recently reported (February 2014) that Nelson Mandela left an estate worth £2.5million (46 million rand) and a 40 page Will. It is important t...

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Insights 6 February 2014

Scotland says “I do”

Scotland has again led the way in progressive legislation with the passing of the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill. This landmark legisl...

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Insights 3 February 2014

Can he claim half of my Jimmy Choos?

What constitutes Matrimonial Property? Our Family Law team answers this question, in the context of trying to resolve financial issues before a divorce.

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Insights 18 December 2013

Welcome to the new world of work

The government has published its ‘Good Work Plan’, which proposes a series of changes to employment law. What does this mean for employers?

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Insights 18 December 2013

Divorce: does a financial settlement reflect whose ‘fault’ it is?

The law in Scotland prioritises ‘fairness’ but this may not mean what you think

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Insights 18 December 2013

How to move beyond the ‘blame game’

Legal confrontations make great TV viewing, but they rarely produce the best outcomes in real life. For most people, it’s better to look at other lega...

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Insights 18 December 2013

Do take care with long-term care

If you or an elderly relative are moving into residential care, taking advice can help prevent surprises over costs or contract terms

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Insights 18 December 2013

What do Prince Harry and Kim Kardashian have in common?

They’re both due to add to their families in 2019. Like parents everywhere, they have some planning to do

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Insights 18 December 2013

Are your kids heading abroad this summer?

If your children are going on a sixth-year holiday in the sun or travelling pre-university, it’s a good idea for them (and you) to know some basic ste...

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