A Practical Guide to International Issues for Scottish Family Lawyers

This book navigates a way through various jurisdictional matters to which practitioners should have regard when tendering advice to family law clients. Even where a case initially appears to be straightforward, it is imperative (from a risk management perspective) to ensure that comprehensive advice has been provided. For families, increased global mobility has potential significant consequences. This practical guide distils the key issues into accessible sections, focussing on jurisdiction, enforcement, arbitration, protective agreements and the movement of children. This is a useful reference guide for those involved in advising clients on a daily basis, for the preparation of legal submissions, for students or simply those with an interest in this fascinating area of law. CONTENTS Chapter One - Relationships Entered Into Abroad Chapter Two - Jurisdiction on Separation: Scotland Chapter Three - Jurisdiction on Separation: UK and the Channel Islands Chapter Four - Raising an Action in Scotland: Which Court? Chapter Five - Brexit Chapter Six - Contest of Jurisdiction Chapter Seven - Protection: Pre and Post Nuptials and Other Forms of Agreement Chapter Eight - Arbitration Chapter Nine - Enforcement Chapter Ten - Parental Rights and Responsibilities Chapter Eleven - The Hague Convention Chapter Twelve - Relocating With Children: "Shared Parental Intention" Chapter Thirteen - The Welfare Principle Chapter Fourteen - Views of Children Chapter Fifteen - Other Considerations for the Court in Child Relocation Cases Chapter Sixteen - Relocating From Scotland to Other Countries Chapter Seventeen - Preparing Your Client's Child Relocation Case Chapter Eighteen - Cases of Interest Chapter Nineteen - International Child Abduction After Brexit Chapter Twenty - Habitual Residence Chapter Twenty-One - Conclusion

Author: Susie Mountain, Donna McKay, Ken MacDonald

Publisher: NA

Publication Date: Feb 21, 2024

Number of Pages: NA pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 1913715825

ISBN-13: 9781913715823