Category: Family Law Blog

A Day in the Life of a Family Solicitor in Scotland: Behind the Scenes of Family Law

Family Law Is About Real People, Not Television Drama The Reality Behind Popular Legal Dramas “I haven’t seen my daughter in three months—what can I do?” While this isn’t how every day begins, it captures the reality of family law far better than any television drama. Legal dramas, including “The Split” and “All is Fair”, […]

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 […]

CD v ND [2025] CSIH 12 – Court of Session Inner House Appeal: A Case Summary

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 […]

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 […]

Understanding Domestic Abuse in Scotland: Your Guide to Legal Remedies with Police and Family Law Solicitors

Domestic abuse or intimate partner violence is recognised as a widespread and serious problem in Scotland. It has a profound impact on the victim and their wider family and community. Domestic abuse takes many forms and is not limited to violent behaviour. We at Miller Samuel Hill Brown are committed to helping our clients respond […]

Navigating the Challenges of Living ‘Separated Together’

The holiday season is often a time of joy, laughter, and warm family gatherings. However, for those going through separation or divorce, the festive period can feel quite different. It’s a time that can bring up a whirlwind of emotions, from nostalgia to heartache. Having spent more than 20 years working in the field of […]

Understanding the “Relevant Date” in Scottish Family Law and Why it Matters

For separating married couples, it is vital to identify the date on which you deem the marriage or partnership to be over. In Scottish Law, this is known as “The Relevant Date”. Following the success of the MSHB Family Law team in the case of CD v ND 2024 CSOH 98, where the relevant date […]

CD v ND 2024 CSOH 98

MSHB Family Team acted for the Defender in a recent Court of Session action where the Outer House was asked to resolve a dispute between a divorcing couple relating to the relevant date for the purposes of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985. This is the date the couple ceased to cohabit as husband and […]

Understanding Pet Ownership and Care Arrangements During Divorce Proceedings in Scotland

Who gets the dog in a divorce? We know that we have blogged about dogs more than once in the past. Here at MSHB however we continue to find that questions around the future of everyone’s friend in the family are now increasingly such a vital consideration in separation that we felt revisiting the topic […]

World Parent Day

World Parent Day is an occasion which celebrates parents worldwide; and is marked on the 01 June every year. Its purpose is to show appreciation to all parents for their ongoing commitment to their children.  In acknowledgement of this day, it is important to consider what rights and responsibilities parents have in respect of their […]