Divorce
Facts and figures about divorce law in Scotland
Facts and figures from Cath Karlin Divorce Law in Edinburgh.
Does the divorce system need updating?
On 17 May, the Supreme Court heard its first case on divorce itself (Owens v Owens [UKSC 2017/0077]). The case has reignited the debate over the current divorce system in England and Wales which has been in place since 1973. In this case, the husband successfully defended his wife’s divorce petition on the grounds that […]
The rise of “grey divorce” in 2018 – why it’s happening and how to cope
Over the past 20 years, there has been a marked and steady rise in the number of older people who seek to get divorced – “grey divorce”. The trend continues in 2018 and here we examine the reasons for this and what those concerned can do to help them cope with the prospect effectively. Why […]
3 things clients consider when choosing their divorce lawyer
Family lawyers are always in need of not only more instructions, but also instructions of a higher value. In order to know how to attract and convert more customers, you need to know more about them. Possibly the most important thing lawyers can know about their customers is the factors affecting their choice when it […]
What comes after “divorce month”?
Family lawyers will be getting some much needed respite now that February has arrived. January is typically known as ‘divorce month’ where following the festive season, many couples decide to call it quits. Perhaps it is the ‘after Christmas’ mentality, getting a new start in the new year, or the financial strain of Christmas pushing […]
January and February see spikes in online divorce legal searches
According to Google search statistics, January 2016 and January 2012 were the two most popular months for divorce searches in the last ten years, and it is consistently proven to be the busiest time of the year for solicitors who handle divorce and the financial and conveyancing issues surrounding separation. According to The Independent, January 8th is […]
The most popular divorce questions
Other than how much a divorce costs, which really does depend on the specifics of the case, here are the most poplar questions that we receive about divorces that we thought we would share? Can we get a ‘quickie’ divorce? Enticing as that prospect may sound, the answer is no. All divorce proceedings must go […]
Saving on the costs of divorce
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports a reduction in the number of marriages ending in divorce (from 45 per cent in 2010 to 42 per cent in 2012). However, this still suggests that many of those marrying today may one day find themselves heading to the divorce courts rather than living happily ever after. […]
Divorce settlements: tips and pitfalls
Almost every element of the divorce process is either complex or painful and reaching a financial settlement can be one of the most difficult tasks. There are a number of things that you can do, however, to make a settlement easier to achieve and to minimise the emotional impact on all concerned. Listen to divorce […]
