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2nd December 2025 Christmas is a magical time of year, but for separated parents, the pressure to ensure that Christmas is ‘special’ for the children can often lead t...

26th November 2025 Family law disputes can be emotionally challenging, especially when they involve children, and/or finances. In Scotland, people facing separation or divorce ge...

18th November 2025 October marked domestic abuse awareness month, a time to raise awareness of the many forms of abuse that can occur within relationships and to remind those affe...

4th November 2025 With schools now back following the October break, parents up and down the country will be in the thick of navigating arrangements around schooling. But what h...

21st October 2025 When parents separate, many of the day-to-day discussions revolve around practical care arrangements for the children and finances. However, a common matter tha...

21st October 2025 With increased recognition of the role of forests and woodland in achieving climate goals, more people are considering the possibility of purchasing small scale...

3rd October 2025 Scotland is taking a bold step into the digital future with the introduction of the Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill. This landmark legislation provides long-awa...

12th September 2025 Stephen Grant from Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie's corporate team discusses the new and controversial Companies House ID changes. There are a host of websit...

7th August 2025 Home-made alterations to wills, known as “informal writings”, can be a dangerous business. Firstly, what makes a will a will? In Scotland, it is a ...