News about what Shared Parenting Scotland is doing and other significant developments.
Updated guidance on compliance with court orders
The Lord President has issued updated guidance on compliance with Court Orders Relating to Parental Responsibilities and Rights This restates that at all Scottish local protection levels there is an exemption to any travel restrictions which are in pl…
Events on International Men’s Day
International Men’s Day on November 19th is an occasion to celebrate boys’ and men’s achievements and contributions, in particular for their contributions to nation, society, community, family and childcare. Those wishing to celebrate this event in 202…
Finding a better way to achieve good co-parenting
A report by the Family Solutions Group, entitled What about me?: Reframing Support for Families following Parental Separation, has been published. Although it relates to the court system in England and Wales, the core message is just as relevant in S…
Survey shows fall in civil legal aid cases
A survey of 300 solicitors carried out by the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) in 2018-19 shows a continuing drop in the amount of work carried out under civil legal aid. 395 of firms say the number of legally aided civil cases their firm has undertake…
Young people and family separation in Scotland
A survey on Young People and Family Separation in Scotland undertaken by Erin Campbell MYSP explored young people’s experience of what happens when their parents split up. 79 young people responded, aged between 12 and 25, of whom 84% had separated pa…