Child law

When a relationship breaks down, often the issues of greatest conflict between a separating couple can be relating to the care of any children eg where they will live, holiday arrangements and of course, financial arrangements. We can help you with providing advice in connection with contact*, residence*, adoption, cases going through the Childen’s Hearing system, parental rights and responsibilities and other related matters.

*Contact and Residence
These are the terms used under Scots law which may be more commonly known as Access (Contact) and Custody (Residence).
If you have split from your partner and have been able to agree arrangements for any children you have then you may want to put that in writing and we can assist you with drawing up an Agreement. If however there is a dispute between you and your partner then we recommend that you consult with us so we can advise you of your rights and options. Most disputes can be resolved by negotiation, however, if this is not possible then the matter may require to be decided by the Court.

We have a broad experience in dealing with all types of contact and residence issues, both in Scotland and disputes that reach across the border and can offer sympathetic and understanding advice.

“To all at Jameson + Mackay who helped us as a family with all that was involved with our father’s estate including the sale of his house we want to say many thanks for your help, professionalism and compassion. It was much appreciated and will be remembered. ” The W family, Oct 2021

Alison, I am writing to thank you and your team for completing all matters in connection with my late father’s estate. I am so pleased that my parents had the foresight to introduce us so many years ago. Please pass on my particular thanks to Pauline for the excellent way in which she handled matters. She has always been cheerful and very professional in all dealings I’ve had with her. She has always been easy to talk to and has helped make the process as easy as possible for myself which is much appreciated. Thank you once again for the excellent way that you have dealt with my late father’s estate. ” Mr K , July 2021

“Communication was very clear and responsive at all times and we signed our documents via a video conference call. Being able to proceed with key legal matters was very reassuring. All round a very positive experience in difficult times.”

Mr and Mrs J

“We are very happy with the service that has been provided by everyone at your company and we will be definitely using your services in the future as well as making recommendations to anyone we know.”

Mr M

I should have sent an email earlier to thank you for all your work to make sure the settlement went through for the house (at both ends!) – we never met you in person but we both thought you were super efficient and we’re very grateful for your painstaking work on making sure that everything went through – as well as answering our emails quickly and reassuring us that all was well. It really is a great service that you provide.

Mrs S

Dear Stephen,

Thank you very much for the summary and the prompt conclusion of the conveyancing. It’s been the most straightforward property transaction I’ve ever experienced, THANK YOU!

Mrs C

I am very pleased with the service you provided, always kind caring and professional. Many thanks again for everything, if I need to get in touch in the future I’ll let you know.

Mrs W

Thanks again for your efficiency and attention to detail. As always it has made this process stress free!!

Miss M

Child law

Family Law and Court