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Individuals and Family

Advising individuals has always been at the heart of our business. We have a strong, dedicated team offering expert legal advice to our clients who tell us they find us both professional and approachable.

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These uncertain times have impacted on absolutely everyone, no matter their age, stage and location. Our short guide seeks to provide support and practical steps for individuals and families.

If you would like to discuss your particular situation further, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our specialist Family Law team.

Click here to download our guide: Practical Steps for Personal and Family Matters
    • Employment LGBT Adoption and Fostering Week: What about work? This week (2-8 March 2020) marks LGBT Adoption and Fostering Week. All 'family friendly' employment rights potentially apply to LGBT+ families, so It is worth familiarising yourself with the relevant policies in your workplace.
    • Individuals & Families Living with cohabitation laws This week, 25-29 November, marks Cohabitation Awareness Week, organised by Resolution. This organisation campaigns on policy issues relevant to family justice professionals. This year’s topic seems highly fitting in an area that remains unfamiliar to those to whom it applies, and difficult for practitioners to advise on.
    • Brexit The Impact of Brexit on Family Law – we’ll get by ( we hope) with a little help from our friends… It could be said that in family law matters, we have all become a little complacent when it comes to considering whether or not European Regulations apply to the member state we are dealing with. We have become dependent upon Brussells II when it comes to jurisdiction. This will all change if we leave the EU with no deal.
    • Individuals & Families Trial Before the Aisle According to research, millennials are three times less likely to get married than their grandparents.
    • Individuals & Families Scotland takes a stance on domestic abuse Scotland is leading the way with the introduction of a ground-breaking piece of legislation, the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act. The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act creates a specific offence for "abusive behaviour towards a partner or ex-partner" for the first time.

  • "Divorce is an awful thing to go through and the MacRoberts family law department show huge amounts of compassion. They are on your wavelength. Very approachable. They do not put themselves on a pedestal."

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  • "The team is very approachable and flexible. It provides a wide range of expertise and is well integrated, meaning that an inquiry will always be dealt with by the most appropriate person. That gives confidence in the advice being given and also that any initial contact will be appropriately dealt with in a helpful, efficient and professional manner."

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  • "Marika Franceschi makes the team work well. This legal team does not consist of 'that's what the computer says' types, but actual intelligent, motivated people."

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  • "Extremely professional team that works together to provide good client outcomes. Highly knowledgeable and very client-focused."

     Legal 500

  • "The lawyers dealing with my case have been wonderful – very knowledgeable as well as kind and supportive."

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Family Law at MacRoberts

MacRoberts' specialist family lawyers advise on all aspects of family law, working collaboratively with our clients to help them find the best possible outcome.

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