Protecting the ones who matter most to you.

Protecting the most important people in your life, with understanding and compassion. We can advise you on child maintenance, adoption and divorce.

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Here's how we can help

You're our Priority

We pride ourselves in being no ordinary law firm because we put you and your family first.

By Your Side

If you also require advice on divorce when a child is involved, we are here to help.

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Our friendly and approachable child law solicitors are always on hand to offer support and can set your mind at ease.

There are many legal issues that arise with regard to the care and welfare of children in Scotland. Some of those may be in relation to parental rights and responsibilities, adoption, decisions about residence and contact following divorce or separation, or even a child’s involvement with the children’s hearing system. We are here to protect the most important people in your life, with understanding and compassion.

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Protecting the ones who matter most to you

Our expert team of child law solicitors are regularly instructed by parents, guardians and, where relevant, the children themselves to advise, assist and represent them in resolving often complex and difficult legal issues. Our child lawyers will advise you if you are likely to need legal assistance and will assist you throughout the process.

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Trusted: Regulated by the Law Society of Scotland, keeping your children’s interests in safe hands.

Experienced: Scullion LAW has been serving children, parents and guardians all over Scotland since 1979.

Multi-Award-Winning: Our team has won several national legal awards for our commitment to our clients and our legal work.

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Looking for advice on Child Maintenance?

The child maintenance payments are between:

the ‘paying’ parent:

who pays child maintenance – this is the parent who doesn’t have day-to-day care of the child

the ‘receiving’ parent:

who gets the child maintenance payments – the parent who has day-to-day care of the child

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If you are concerned about child maintenance and need some advice,

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Frequently Asked Questions

We can help every step of the way.

If you are thinking of adopting a child or your child is the subject of potential adoption proceedings, our adoption specialists can help. Contact our expert team of adoption solicitors at the earliest opportunity for free initial advice and representation.

Yes, we can help. We are here to support you and your family during this challenging time. Our aim is to make this period in your life as stress-free as possible by working together to find positive solutions. We have separation and divorce specialists that can help you find the best solution for you and your family.

We believe the care we invest in our clients sets us apart. To support our clients, we have partnered up with the best separation and divorce counsellors, coaches, relationship therapists and specialist financial coaches to provide you with a unique Divorce Support Network and ‘Financial Support Network’ which is exclusive to Scullion LAW.

Yes, we can offer mediation, which gives families who are experiencing conflict the opportunity to reach their own arrangements with the intervention of an independent third person. The trained mediator will assist with sorting out any disagreements and will remain impartial. If you and your ex-spouse are struggling to agree on the division of finances, what to do with the family home, where your child will live, or how often you will get to see them, get in touch with Scullion LAW family solicitors today for qualified legal advice.

Helping parents, guardians and children across Scotland

Kind and caring, something I was not expecting from solicitors, yet this is the service I have recieved

Jenni

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Competently on time-sensitive matters, and her diligent approach will put you at ease immediately and assure you that you are in safe hands. I would advise anyone to seek Judith’s professional help without hesitation.

Matthew

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I had Judith Higson guide and represent me through a difficult phase and highly recommend her. Her personable manner, experience & knowledge, ability to act swiftly and competently on time-sensitive matters, and her diligent approach will put you at ease immediately and assure you that you are in safe hands. I would advise anyone to seek Judith’s professional help without hesitation.

Kate

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Our friendly team are on hand to provide guidance and advice

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