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UAE to Scotland - the impact of a move for families affected by international conflict

Gulf conflict has led some UK families to leave the UAE, causing complex child custody disputes when one parent stays abroad, with Scottish courts deciding based on the child’s best interests.

When is my separation legal?

In Scotland, the legal definition of separation is based on the “relevant date.” This means that a separation is deemed legal when a couple’s married life comes to an end.

Is your international adoption recognised in Scotland?

For many individuals and couples, the journey to parenthood is not always straightforward. In this article we explore the legalities of international adoption.

Jennifer Wilkie is thoughtful and interested in making family law better for all concerned - clients and lawyers alike - she often takes the lead in initiatives to this end. David Coutts is a pleasure to deal with and is excellent in both client handling and getting to the nub of the matter succinctly and sympathetically Richard Smith is very good at what he does - he excels in complex HNW cases and is extremely efficient and at the same time.

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