Family Law
Phone
01738 577122
Address
10 Blackfriars St Perth PH1 5NS
Law Society of Scotland accredited specialist in Family Law
Richard is a Partner in our Family Law team based in our Perth office and specialises in many aspects of family law matters including separation, divorce, residence, contact and adoptions.
He is Accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in Family Law. He is also the local co-ordinator of the Family Law Association.
A graduate of the University of Dundee, Richard originally joined the then firm of Sneddon Campbell & Munro in Perth and became a Partner in 1982.
Richard is also a member and past Secretary of the Society of the High Constables of the City of Perth and is a member of The Guildry Incorporation of Perth.
insights 28 January 2025
Family lawyer Clair Cranston highlights how rising additional support needs in Scotland are driving family disputes, stressing the need for early legal advice
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Alison McKee, Partner and Head of Family Law, outlines key steps parents can take to safeguard their children’s future in the face of the unexpected
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Philippa Abernethy explores the challenge of childcare arrangements after separation and the importance of prioritising children’s wellbeing, consistency, and routine
insights 6 January 2025
Family lawyers Paige Burton and Philippa Abernethy offer tips on avoiding social media disputes during separation to protect children and promote positive outcomes
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We are thrilled to welcome Clair Cranston, specialist in Family and Child Law, as our new Senior Associate working across Perthshire and Tayside
news 28 October 2024
Wills and succession disputes are not uncommon but a recent case reveals how far some people may go to ensure they inherit