Family Mediation In Scotland
If you find yourself in the unfortunate event of a breakdown in your relationship, sometimes mediation, collaboration or arbitration can be a more appropriate course to take.
Our family lawyers are experienced in advising families on these alternative methods of dispute resolution, particularly where children are involved. We can offer you the full range of mediation services, helping to minimise costs and ease the transition of a breakdown in your relationship.
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For more information on our family mediation and collaboration services in Scotland, call our offices for free or complete our simple online form, for an initial discussion or to request a callback.
Our Family Law Team is recognised in the UK's leading independent legal directories, Chambers UK Guide to the Legal Profession and The Legal 500 as having "Recommended Lawyers" and "Leaders in the Field" in the area of Family Law.
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Glasgow Office: 0141 227 9545
Edinburgh Office: 0131 247 2556
Inverness & Highlands Office: 01463 795 035
Shetland Office: 01595 480759
Elgin Office: 01463 795 035
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Recognised for its broad coverage of family matters, offering expertise in divorces, cohabitation claims and child relocation matters. Also has experience in fertility law and associated issues, including adoption, surrogacy and assisted conception. Well practised in separations entailing bankruptcy issues and displays considerable capabilities in cross-border cases. Offers trained collaborative lawyers and mediators, in addition to skilled litigators.
Chambers UK 2021One source praises the team as "creative and thoughtful" and adds that the lawyers "give a good service." Another interviewee says: "They have strong relationships with their clients, who are happy to take their advice because they respect and trust the lawyers."
I would like to thank you for everything that you did on my behalf. Your help and advice was excellent. I would recommend your services to anyone, and, if I get the opportunity, I will do so.
Mr McLeish
Karen Gibbons "has a real eye for detail and is very down to earth," according to a source. She advises across a broad range of family matters, including divorce, cohabitation claims, nuptial agreements and child arrangements. She is an accredited mediator and trained collaborative lawyer. One client says: "Karen was fantastic - she always kept me on the right track and I felt she really cared about my welfare during a difficult time."
Chambers UK 2021
Harper Macleod LLP has significant experience in cases involving the relocation of children, financial provision, cohabitation, pre- and post-nuptial agreements. It also handles English law and cross-border mandates. The practice is led by the ‘highly knowledgeable’ Amanda Masson, who is a specialist in family and child law, as well as family mediation.
THE LEGAL 500 2018
I want to thank you for your help in getting me to this stage. Your great support and advice really kept me focused on the task in hand and I really appreciate that.
HM Client
Head of department Amanda Masson handles a broad spectrum of family law matters, including divorce, cohabitation agreements and child relocation cases. One source says: "She has a balanced, compassionate and insightful manner and considerable experience."
Chambers 2018
Jenny Smith advises clients on matrimonial finance matters, including financial provision and insolvency. One client comments: "Jenny has a warm personality, she is very approachable and she had a lot of empathy for me in what was a difficult and stressful situation."
Chambers 2018
Excellent service – extremely tricky matters dealt with very well.
HM Client