Nina Derrin Accredited by The Law Society of Scotland as a Family Mediator
TC Young are delighted to announce that Nina Derrin, Associate in the firms Edinburgh office, has recently attained accreditation with the Law Society of Scotland as a Family Law Mediator. Family mediation accreditation from the Law Society of Scotland is only granted once a solicitor has undertaken and completed the required rigorous training and has […]
Evelyn Wallace Accredited by The Law Society of Scotland as a Family Mediator
TC Young are delighted to announce that Evelyn Wallace, Associate, has recently attained accreditation with the Law Society of Scotland as a Family Law Mediator. Family mediation accreditation from the Law Society of Scotland is only granted once a solicitor has undertaken and completed the required rigorous training and has been assessed by a Panel of […]
Civil Protective Orders
Protective orders are often referred to as restraining orders. The current Civil protective orders are an Interdict and a Non Harassment Order. InterdictAn Interdict is to prevent another person from doing something illegal towards you. This could be for example verbally abusing you, physically assaulting you or destroying or vandalising your property. A Power of […]
How do I register child orders of English or Welsh Courts in Scotland?
When a child order, such as a Child Arrangement Order, Special Guardianship Order or a Specific Steps Order, is granted in England or Wales in respect of a child who then moves to, or is relocated within Scotland, how is the order of the English or Welsh Court registered in Scotland? This is a question […]
Divorce Day – How Do I Get Divorced?
The start of a new year is always a busy time for Family Lawyers dealing with divorce matters. This year 9 January 2023 was even deemed as “Divorce Day”. If you are thinking about divorce then you should seriously consider speaking to a family lawyer. GROUNDS OF DIVORCE A family solicitor will explain the grounds […]
Life of a TC Young Trainee: Covid-19 Edition
There is no doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic has radically changed the work place for all. I began my traineeship with TC Young in the midst of the pandemic on 09 November 2020. While we can now begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel, I think it is safe to say […]
Guardianship of Children Under -16
Did you know that the law in Scotland provides that you cannot entirely disinherit your spouse, civil It is not commonly known that in Scotland a clause can be inserted into a Will appointing a guardian to children who may be under 16 at the time of the parent’s death. Here are the important points […]
The Voice of a Child
An announcement was made on 1 October 2021 that child witnesses in criminal court cases would be able to give evidence in pre-recorded interviews, under a new scheme announced by the Scottish Government. In criminal cases the intention is that Police Officers and Social Workers will be able at an early stage to interview children […]
Child Welfare Reporters- Learn More
The Sheriff Court Rules state that at any stage of a family action, the Sheriff may appoint a Child Welfare Reporter to (a) seek the views of the child and report any views expressed by the child to the court; or (b) undertake enquiries and report to the court. If you are involved in a […]
Living Together? What are Your Rights in Scotland?
More than three million couples in the UK live together. For any number of reasons, many do not intend to marry. However, this means if they split up, their rights are limited. If you are considering moving in with your partner, or are already living with a partner but are unmarried, here are some essential […]
