By Sarah Feeney
November 8, 2026
individual Family law
With extensive expertise in family law, we handle sensitive negotiations with care and professionalism. Our team takes the time to understand your unique situation, ensuring tailored legal support that meets your needs.
Experienced family law solicitors who are here for you
At Gilson Gray, we understand that life can be complex, especially when personal relationships are involved. When you face challenges relating to your family, having the right expertise and support can make all the difference. Our family law solicitors offer tailored advice and solutions to help you make informed decisions that protect your interests and those of your loved ones.
This is a service we offer in Scotland, England & Wales.
How We Can Help
Our dedicated family law legal services are designed to support you through some of life’s most challenging moments. With a compassionate approach and a wealth of experience, we offer tailored advice and representation in the following areas:
- Separation and Divorce: Whether you’re contemplating separation or proceeding with divorce, we provide clear, practical guidance to help you navigate this emotionally taxing process. From filing paperwork to negotiating settlements, we aim to protect your interests while ensuring a fair and equitable resolution. Our team also has experience handling high-net-worth divorces, complex financial arrangements, and cases involving businesses or shared assets.
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: Protect your assets and plan for the future with customised agreements that reflect your unique circumstances. Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are vital tools for safeguarding your financial security, especially in cases involving significant assets, family businesses, or inheritances. We ensure these agreements are legally binding and provide peace of mind for both parties.
- Division and Protection of Assets: We guide you through the often complex process of dividing property, investments, pensions, and other assets during a separation or divorce. Our team ensures your financial security by seeking fair and equitable solutions, whether through negotiation, mediation, or court proceedings. If necessary, we can also assist with urgent measures to protect assets from dissipation.
- Child-Related Issues: Your child’s welfare is our top priority. We provide expert advice on residence and contact arrangements, child maintenance, specific issue orders, and parental responsibility disputes. Whether you’re dealing with relocation requests or adoption matters, we work tirelessly to achieve outcomes that are in the best interests of your children. Our solicitors are skilled in handling sensitive cases with care and professionalism, minimising conflict wherever possible.
- International Aspects of Family Law: Cross-border family law issues can be particularly complex, whether you’re dealing with jurisdictional disputes, child abduction cases, or the enforcement of foreign court orders. Our family law team has extensive experience in resolving these matters, ensuring that your rights are protected and that outcomes are enforceable domestically and abroad.
- Cohabitation Claims: For couples living together but not married, we provide expert advice on protecting your rights and resolving disputes. Whether you’re establishing a cohabitation agreement, addressing financial claims after a relationship breakdown, or dealing with inheritance matters following a partner’s passing, our solicitors are here to provide clear guidance and support.
- Collaborative Law & Mediation: We understand that court battles can be stressful, expensive, and time-consuming. That’s why we champion amicable solutions through collaborative law and mediation. These innovative approaches enable both parties to work together to find mutually beneficial outcomes, preserving relationships and reducing conflict. Our experienced mediators and collaborative lawyers are here to guide you through this process with professionalism and care.
- Financial Provision on Relationship Breakdown: Financial disputes can add additional stress during a separation. Our solicitors provide a thorough review of your financial obligations and entitlements, ensuring you have clarity and security. From spousal maintenance and child support to division of assets, we work to secure a fair financial settlement that aligns with your needs and long-term goals.
Why Choose Gilson Gray?
We’re not just family law solicitors; we are trusted advisors committed to guiding our clients through some of the most life-defining decisions with care, expertise, and professionalism. Here’s what sets us apart:
Tailored Support: Every case is unique, and our advice is crafted specifically around your situation and priorities.
Expert Guidance in Scotland and London: With offices in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and London, we’re well-equipped to assist clients throughout Scotland and England.
International Expertise: We have extensive experience navigating cross-border aspects of family law and can confidently address jurisdictional matters.
Dispute Resolution Expertise: Our solicitors excel in amicable resolutions, but where litigation is necessary, we’ve successfully represented cases in the Court of Session and Sheriff Court.
Committed to Clarity: We believe in providing clear, pragmatic advice that empowers you to make informed decisions.
Your Local Expert, Accessible Everywhere
We proudly provide family law legal services tailored to your needs across the UK, including Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, and Glasgow, as well as extending support to London-based clients. Whether you need divorce solicitors or assistance with family dispute resolution, our team is ready to help.
Take the Next Step
At Gilson Gray, we are committed to helping you confidently and successfully tackle your family law challenges. Don’t face these significant life changes alone.
Book a consultation with our family law solicitors today and take the first step towards resolving your family law matters. To speak directly with our London team, contact our family lawyers in London here.
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.
Podcast Divorce myth: “I’ll get a bigger share because my ex behaved badly…”
In Episode 3 of Debunking Divorce Myths with Gilson Gray, we tackle one of the most common misconceptions in divorce: that poor behaviour during the marriage will automatically lead to a better financial outcome.
If your ex has been unfaithful, dishonest, or difficult, it can feel only fair that this should be reflected in the division of assets. But the reality of how finances are decided in England and Wales is often very different. 🌱
In this episode, I’m joined by Sharan Bhinder-Dhonsi, Legal Director in Gilson Gray’s family law team, to explore where this myth comes from and what the law actually says about conduct in divorce. ✨
In this episode, we cover:
- What no-fault divorce really means in practice
- Why conduct usually has little or no impact on financial outcomes ⚖️
- The limited circumstances where behaviour may be taken into account
- The difference between moral blame and legal relevance
- How allegations of abuse are treated differently in children matters
- Why focusing on “proving fault” can backfire emotionally and financially
This is an essential conversation if you want to understand how divorce really works and avoid common misconceptions that can lead to unnecessary conflict.
Watch now to gain clarity and approach your divorce with a more informed perspective.
Podcast Divorce myth: We can get a quickie divorce because our case is simple.
Is there really such a thing as a “quickie divorce”? 🤔
In this episode, The Divorce Coach is joined by Linda Pope from Family Law Partner at Gilson Gray to unpack one of the most common (and misleading) assumptions about divorce.
Even when things feel straightforward, the legal process doesn’t always move as quickly as people expect. So what’s really going on behind the scenes?
In this episode, we cover:
- The minimum legal timeframes and why they exist
- The key difference between the divorce process and sorting out finances and children matters
- Why being in agreement doesn’t always mean a faster outcome Common misconceptions about long separations and “fast-tracking” divorce
- Why celebrity divorces seem quicker than they really are
- Practical ways to avoid unnecessary delays without cutting corners
If you’re navigating divorce (or supporting someone who is), this episode will help you set realistic expectations and make informed decisions
Tune in now and take the guesswork out of the process.
Podcast Divorce myth: Divorce means everything just gets split 50/50.
Is divorce really as simple as dividing everything down the middle?
It’s one of the most common beliefs… and one of the most misleading. In this episode, The Divorce Coach is joined again by Linda Pope, Partner at Gilson Gray, as part of our Debunking Divorce Myths series — where we separate assumption from reality
Together, we unpack where the 50/50 idea comes from and what actually happens in practice in England & Wales.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why the 50/50 myth is so persistent
- The difference between the legal starting point and the final outcome
- The key Section 25 factors (needs, contributions, children, length of marriage, earning capacity)
- What becomes more important in later-life divorces
- Why “fair” doesn’t always mean “equal”
- The difference between matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets
Financial settlements are rarely one-size-fits-all — and understanding this can help you make more informed, confident decisions during your divorce.
Tune in now to challenge what you think you know about divorce finances.
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