Ministerial visit to Shared Parenting Scotland
Shared Parenting Scotland welcomed Scottish Government Minister for Victims and Community Safety, Siobhian Brown, to meet staff at its Edinburgh office earlier this week. The Minister heard about the charity’s work to help parents focus on the positive benefits to their children of full involvement of both parents after separation. National Manager, Ian Maxwell, said, […]
Surge in legal gender change applications as Labour considers simplification reforms
A record number of individuals applied to legally change their gender last year, as the UK government weighs options to fulfil an election promise aimed at streamlining the process, as reported by The Times. Official data indicates that the Gender Recognition Panel, composed of doctors and lawyers who authorise such changes, received 1,397 applications in […]
New guide empowers lawyers to ‘prioritise children’s voices in family law’
A renowned family law specialist has released a new book that will provide crucial advice for lawyers and the public in navigating the complexities of child welfare disputes. Tom Quail, head of family law at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM), has released his timely guide, A Practical Guide to Contact and Residence Disputes, amid […]
