Dec 13, 2023 Significant plans announced to cut net migration By Ashley Fleming The government recently announced a new plan for immigration which impact both UK businesses and British families. The announcement...
Nov 22, 2023 Adoption Week Scotland: Why do step-parents choose to adopt? By Christopher Agnew Adoption Week 2023 is well underway in Scotland, with many events taking place across the country, and indeed the United Kingdom,...
Nov 22, 2023 National Minimum Wage rates for 2024 announced By Claire Fowler The UK Government announced yesterday (21 November 2023) that it has accepted the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations on minimum wage...
Oct 04, 2023 Do I need a lawyer to get divorced in Scotland? By Brittany Thomas As family lawyers, questions we are often asked are: "Do I actually need a solicitor in order to get divorced or to get my civil...
Jul 21, 2023 A busy week for immigration law – a roundup of this week’s major changes By Ashley Fleming Time in the world of immigration law never stands still and this week was no exception with a number of big announcements and changes to...
Jul 20, 2023 The B-Corp Movement is on a mission to transform the economy By Molly Morgan B-Corps are companies which have met high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. They are...
Jul 20, 2023 New case law conceived in respect of parental orders By Brittany Thomas A highly anticipated written opinion from Lady Carmichael has now been published. This judgement, in relation to the combined cases of...
Jul 07, 2023 UK Electronic Traveller Authorisation: What is it and when does it come into force? By Ashley Fleming Many frequent travellers will be familiar with the ESTA system; an online visa waiver that tourists are required to obtain before...
Jun 23, 2023 Home Office ramps up enforcement action on illegal working By Ashley Fleming The Home Office has publicised its recent attempts to clamp down on illegal working, confirming that it conducted more than 150...
Jun 22, 2023 Is immigration a solution to the UK’s inflation challenge? By Ashley Fleming Immigration has, and always will, represent a political hot potato. It was at the forefront of the Brexit debate and the recent rise in...
Jun 16, 2023 To vary, or not to vary? By Brittany Thomas The recent judgement of Sheriff Nicol in the case DM v JH [2023] SC KRK 15 regarding an application by the Defender (mother) to vary, in...
May 25, 2023 A New Way for Families? By Brittany Thomas Earlier this week it was a privilege for the firm's family law team to host an event with Shared Parenting Scotland as the organisation...