Our team of lawyers are committed to guiding you through the divorce process with dignity to achieve the best possible outcome for you and your family.
Deciding to begin divorce proceedings can be one of the most difficult decisions you ever have to make. Often, the most pressing concerns upon separation or divorce are the welfare of any children of the marriage, along with the division of the family home and finances. Matters can often become heated, particularly if the relationship ended spitefully. Our award-winning divorce lawyers are highly regarded for their specialist expertise and extensive experience as they deal with the various issues surrounding divorce on a daily basis.
We look at all available options to achieve resolution – we are not just limited to the courts and litigation.This means that we can seek to reach resolution through discussion and mutual agreement so that only the final divorce or dissolution proceedings need to be raised through the courts. This saves you time, money and distress. If, however, your situation is best resolved through the courts, our team comprises highly skilled litigators who will ensure the best outcome possible for you.
Our specialist divorce lawyers can advise on the divorce process best suited to your particular circumstances. We will support you in the division of assets, including property, pensions, business assets and investments, child residence and contact, ongoing financial support and Separation Agreements.
The separation of assets and debts can be complex, especially if there is disagreement between the parties. When going through a divorce or separation, it is important that both partners understand their financial situation and try to stay as dispassionate and thorough as possible. We have years of expertise in collaboration and mediation, which encourage open, honest and constructive conversations.
Our divorce lawyers can advise you on which assets you are entitled to and how certain assets, such as life insurance, pensions, property and personal belongings are divided up. If you cannot agree on the division of assets and debts, the court will be asked to decide. We can guide you on what to do if orders for payment of capital sums or property transfer are required.
Financial matters relating to divorce can be come complex and there are many misconceptions. Our divorce lawyers can help alleviate the stress of separation or divorce and can advise on any suggested proposals for settlement and the best way of structuring an agreement to give it binding legal effect.
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.
LEGAL 500
The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act came into effect in 2019, providing protection to those who are suffering from the effects of coercive control. We look at the legislation and whether coercive control can be a ground for divorce in Scotland.
Marika Franceschi explores what is distinctive about Scotland's divorce laws in comparison to that of England and Wales.
Our family business team explains some of the key points for family business owners to consider with a view to protecting business assets from the impact of divorce.
Sign up to get the latest legal insights and podcasts delivered straight to your inbox.
In 2016, we were one of the first law firms in Scotland to become accredited Living Wage employers.
Shortlisted for Firm of the Year at the Scottish Legal Awards 2022.
Winners of Corporate & Commercial Team of the Year and Family Law Team of the Year at the Scottish Legal Awards 2020.
Our Real Estate team won the Property Team of the Year Award at the British Legal Awards in 2018.
Winner of SME of the Year at the Scottish SME Awards 2017, hosted by Scottish Business Insider.
Highly Commended for Commercial Team of the Year at the British Legal Awards 2016.
In 2019, MacRoberts achieved Cyber Essentials Plus certification, a UK Government entry-level information security standard.
MacRoberts holds the ISO 9001:2015 certification for Quality Management, the most widely recognised quality management system standard in the world.
MacRoberts holds the ISO14001:2015 certification for Environmental Management, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to environmental awareness.
MacRoberts holds the ISO27001:2013 certification for Information Security, an internationally recognised security gold standard.
Business continuity is a critical element of the Business Management System at MacRoberts and we hold full accreditation with the ISO 22301:2019.
MacRoberts is a member of IP Inclusive, a network of intellectual property professionals working to make our community more equal, diverse and inclusive.
We are active members of the PRIME Programme – an organisation that focuses on ensuring a career in law is open to talent from all economic and social backgrounds.
MacRoberts supports the Scottish Business Pledge, a values-led partnership between Government and business that is based on boosting productivity and competitiveness through fairness, equality and sustainable employment.
We are supporters of the Partnership for Change, a network of organisations and individuals who share a common ambition to improve diversity on boards and in senior leadership.
We are a member of the Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (ENEI), a UK-based not-for-profit organisation which helps employers build and maintain diverse teams and inclusive cultures through our membership, training, and consultancy services.
In 2022, MacRoberts was awarded enei's Silver TIDEMark. TIDE is enei's self-assessment evaluation and benchmarking tool which measures an organisation's overall approach and progress on diversity and inclusion.
MacRoberts is a Disability Confident employer, and are committed to disability equality across our firm.
MacRoberts fully supports flexible working practices and supports family-friendly working practices.
In 2022, MacRoberts received a Bronze Award in Stonewall's Workplace Equality Index for our commitment to LGBTQI+ inclusivity in the workplace.
MacRoberts is a longstanding member of Scotland Food & Drink, the leading trade association for Scotland's food and drink industry.
MacRoberts is an Associate Member of SELECT, Scotland's largest construction trade association.
