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Family law

We have extensive expertise in dealing with the sort of delicate negotiations that comprise family law and we take the time to learn about your issue and how we can best help you.

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family law solicitors Gilson Gray

Experienced family law solicitors who are here for you

As experienced family lawyers, we know that life can be complicated, and never more so than when dealing with personal relationships.

We recognise that clients need clear, pragmatic and sensible advice, whether dealing with negotiation of a prenuptial agreement, resolving issues relating to the care of children or addressing the financial issues arising out of a separation or divorce.

We have an exceptional record of resolving both child-related and financial disputes by negotiation, but in the cases where that does not prove possible, we have the expertise to successfully litigate on your behalf in either the Court of Session or Sheriff Court.

Every situation is unique, and our advice is tailored to your needs. We have extensive expertise in dealing with the sort of delicate negotiations that comprise family law and we take the time to learn about your issue and how we can best help you. Our team of family law solicitors are specialists in cross-border and international aspects of Family Law and can advise on jurisdictional issues and enforcement of foreign court orders.

This is a service we offer in Scotland, England & Wales.

Our family law solicitors can advise on:

Separation and divorce
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
Division and protection of assets
Child-related issues – residence and contact disputes, specific issue orders, adoption
International aspects of family law, including ‘forum shopping’
Cohabitation claims, including claims on the death of a cohabiting partner
Collaborative Law & Mediation
Financial provision on relationship breakdown
Registration and Enforcement of foreign court orders

Podcast
A conversation with Philippa Cunniff, family law and divorce expert

Philippa Cunniff, Partner and Head of Family Law at Gilson Gray featured on the egg podcast. She is one of Scotland’s most well respected divorce lawyers, who has guided many women and men through this particularly challenging time of their life. Click the link below to listen to the full podcast.

Podcast
What should you do with your property when divorcing in Scotland?

In this episode of the ESPC Property Show, we at Gilson Gray—represented by Sally Nash and Aimee Orrock—join Paul and Megan at ESPC to discuss what happens during the divorce process in Scotland and how property is divided when a couple separates.

We also explore the potential impact of economic disadvantage, particularly for those who have taken career breaks for family reasons, and the importance of prenuptial agreements. Whether you’re currently going through a separation or simply want to understand the process better, this episode provides valuable insights from our experienced team.