Category: Coronavirus & COVID-19
Access to Justice- English style
The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary Service in England and Wales have just published the 4th Edition of The Remote Access Family Court, by Mr Justice MacDonald. Read more
COVID-19: Domestic & Elder Abuse Contact details
This is a practical update on how to get help if you are experiencing domestic abuse (or are someone who is concerned about, or has witnessed abuse, neglect or financial… Read more
Mediation in the time of Corona- resolving things remotely
At a time when you feel that normal life is on hold, yet your personal circumstances are in freefall, mediation can allow you and your ex-partner or spouse to take… Read more
COVID-19 and assisted reproduction: yet another obstacle to parenthood
Among the many groups of people to be hit particularly hard by the current COVID-19 pandemic, spare a thought for those who are seeking to start a family using assisted… Read more
Who cares if the courts are shut?
Why should anyone be bothered if the civil courts are shut? It’s only a few unreasonable people who benefit from them anyway, right? Wrong. Read more
Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control
How do we protect against Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control in Scotland, and how do we compare to other countries? The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 (which came into force just… Read more
The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act and Access to Justice
It has often been observed that some of the most significant scientific and social breakthroughs - from radar and the internet to women’s suffrage - have been birthed through the… Read more
Lockdown and children moving between homes
For many of my clients the current “lockdown” has had immediate implications for arrangements for contact with their children. Read more
Can Skype give you 'your day in court'?
I’ve been musing again on the importance of both substantive justice and procedural justice (bear with me). Read more
Domestic abuse and COVID-19
“Stay home, save lives”, the public health message that was spread to all UK households to encourage compliance with the nationwide lockdown, in place since last week. Read more
Working from home (with kids)
It’s two weeks on from leaving our comfortable George Street office to work from home. Read more
Cohabitation cases and the impact of coronavirus
Self-isolation is something that most of us will be struggling with, even if you are lucky enough to be living in a close, loving family unit. Read more
COVID-19 and urgent applications to the Court
I sent an urgent application for adoption with supporting documentation to the Court of Session on Thursday- I really wasn't sure what was going to happen, especially when the Guidance… Read more
Covid-19 and the Brexit transition period
We can all agree that these are unprecedented times. Life has changed beyond recognition over these past few weeks. Read more
