Legal news
- in the category: family-child law
Court simplified divorce forms change from 1 March
Amendments reflect UK withdrawal from European Union
Tayside extends child welfare hearing webex pilot
All courts to attempt remote hearings during spring
Ministers propose to strengthen UNCRC Bill
Amendments will guarantee commencement, and extend public authority scope
Yousaf promises board to see in new domestic abuse law
Implementation board will consider operational issues raised
Hearing could place 17 year old in secure accommodation
Court holds judicial review proceedings incompetent, and unfounded in law
MSPs raise practical concerns over Domestic Abuse Bill
Stage 1 report seeks "extensive further consultation" ahead of approval
Hearing should have ordered paternity test: sheriff
Advice from National Convener posed the wrong tests
UNCRC bill should cover all service providers: report
Stage 1 report supports general principles but calls for extended scope
Faculty backs new Domestic Abuse Bill protections
Stage 1 submission supports proposed protection notice and order
Advocacy scheme for children at hearings now in force
Funding provided for advocacy workers to help children give their views
Scullion LAW offers support network to families
Free expert advice for new clients
Online child sex crimes rise during pandemic
Increase in domestic abuse and fraud cases