Navigating Interim Aliment in Scotland: Understanding Financial Support During Divorce
Introduction to Interim Aliment in Scotland Understanding the Legal Responsibility of Spouses and Civil Partners In Scotland, the bond between spouses and civil partners goes beyond love—it’s intertwined with a shared financial responsibility. As established in section 1 (1) of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985, both partners are legally required to financially support each other, not just […]
From Awareness to Action: Managing Neurodiversity in the Workplace
As awareness and acceptance of neurodiversity have grown, the number of diagnoses has also increased. This growing openness is a positive development, but it also brings new challenges for workplaces. Employers are still learning how to respond, particularly with self-diagnosis on the rise and with the pressures on the NHS preventing medical diagnosis being readily […]
CD v ND [2025] CSIH 12 – Court of Session Inner House Appeal: A Case Summary
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In the recent case of CD v ND [2025] CSIH 12, the MSHB Family Team successfully defended an appeal in the Inner House of the Court of Session. The appeal originated from a decision by Lord Stuart in CD v ND 2024 CSOH 98, issued in November last year. This case centred around a dispute between a […]
Supreme Court Ruling on the Definition of Women Under the Equality Act 2010: Key Insights and Implications
For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16 The Supreme Court has recently clarified that under the Equality Act 2010 (‘EqA 2010’) the protected characteristics of sex and gender reassignment are legally distinct and should be interpreted independently of one another, each offering separate and specific forms of protection. The Supreme Court […]
Essential Guide to Making a Will and Power of Attorney
Making a Will is crucial to ensure that you are able to decide who your assets will go to once you die. It is also recommended to have a Power of Attorney, and both of these can be drafted at the same time. A Power of Attorney appoints a person or people who are able […]
Navigating Travel Consent for Children: A Guide for Separated Parents
With summer fast approaching and the recent pleasant weather in Glasgow, many families are starting to consider jetting off to that place in the sun. For separated parents, planning to travel abroad with children can be a challenge. We often see clients who are concerned about consent issues related to their children travelling abroad, whether […]
New Neonatal Care Leave for Parents: What You Need to Know
A new right to leave for parents where babies are receiving neonatal care is due to come into force on 6th April 2025. The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 created this right but the government is now passing regulations to bring it into effect. Key Highlights of Neonatal Care Leave Eligibility: The right […]
Landmark Judgement: Higgs v Farmor’s School
In February, the Court of Appeal handed down a landmark judgment in the case of Higgs v Farmor’s School [2025] EWCA Civ 109. The ruling has important implications for employers, particularly in terms of managing employees who may express controversial beliefs in and outside the workplace, including on social media. In this case, the Court […]
Key Considerations for the UK Hospitality Sector in 2025
The UK hospitality sector plays a vital in the national economy. Upcoming changes to employment law in 2025 are expected to affect the hospitality industry more significantly than other sectors, due to the industry’s high staff turnover rates and prevalence of shift work. We have highlighted below some important changes that our clients within this […]
Welcoming Stephen Parker as Our New Trainee Solicitor at Miller Samuel Hill Brown
We are pleased to announce that Stephen Parker has joined our team at Miller Samuel Hill Brown as a Trainee Solicitor. Recently, we had the chance to sit down with Stephen to discuss his new role and experiences thus far. Can you describe your overall experience during your first month at Miller Samuel Hill Brown? […]