Divorce and family law

No one plans for divorce or separation. These are amongst the most stressful events in life. But they happen to around 10,000 couples each year in Scotland. We know what’s involved and what you have to watch out for.

Rhona Adams

Partner

Rhona is a Partner and Head of our Family Law team. She has been with Morton Fraser since 2002.

0131 516 8933

Contact me

rhona.adams@morton-fraser.com

Legal issues involving children require clear, conscientious advice. It’s important to make any changes in a child's life as smooth as possible. In the case of adoption, although hugely worthwhile, it can be daunting. Whatever stage you are at, we can help. If you're about to embark on marriage, civil partnership or cohabitation you may wish to protect certain assets. In Scotland, pre-nuptial (and post-nuptial) agreements as well as cohabitation agreements are fully binding.

THE BENEFITS OF MORTON FRASER

At Morton Fraser we have one of the largest, most experienced and consistently highly rated Family Law teams in Scotland. We’ll give clear, expert and practical advice to guide you through what can be a complex area of law. We also have dual qualified specialists who can advise on English and International Law. We have a great track record in negotiating successful outcomes for our clients.

Our Family Law team is top ranked by Chambers and Partners.

AT A GLANCE: HOW OUR CLARITY CAN BENEFIT YOU

Our services cover:

Reaching the best possible financial settlement
Resolving child-related issues
Preparing a separation agreement on your behalf
Representing you in court if necessary
Giving advice on Scottish and English divorce law
The financial maintenance of your children
What to do if your child is abducted by a spouse or partner

Drawing up cohabitation agreements to protect assets and children
Permanence order applications
Drawing up pre and post-nuptial agreements to protect assets
Helping couples exiting such relationships
Litigating where necessary
Advising on Scottish, English and international law
The complexities of the adoption process

Law Award of Scotland - Winner 2017

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What our clients and peers say:

Morton Fraser is renowned for international family law, family mediation and arbitration, and private and public law aspects of child law. Practice head Rhona Adams has particular expertise in cross-border jurisdictional disputes.

Legal 500

Five of the team’s specialists are accredited in family law, and one sits on Resolution’s International Law Committee. Fiona Sasan is recommended.

Legal 500

"I got exceptional service at a very vulnerable time." "I find them very approachable and friendly and they make things easy to understand."

Chambers & Partners

Thanks for everything. You have all been so wonderful and so much cleverer than (the other side)

Private client

Morton Fraser’s ‘exceptional’ practice is headed by the ‘abundantly capable’ Rhona Adams and includes newly promoted partner Lucia Clark. In addition to cross-border financial provision matters, it also handles child law work.

Legal 500

With the uncertainties of the family law judicial process I found Savita's advice to be consistently correct, and with a degree of practicality which enabled me to make key decisions based on sound facts.

Private client

Professional yet compassionate great buffer sensible realistic advice even when it wasn't what I wanted to hear...

Private client

The group, which is noted for going ‘above and beyond’, is led by the ‘hugely experienced’ Rhona Adams, who has ‘an air of calm authority’.

Legal 500 2018/19

Clients highlight the team's tailored approach to clients. One interviewee reports: "There is no 'one size fits all' approach in this organisation," adding: "They are dedicated individuals who continue to go above and beyond."

Chambers and Partners 2019

Rhona Adams has ‘an air of calm authority’.

Legal 500 2018/19

Lucia Clark has ‘superb technical knowledge’ and an ‘analytical approach’ which she applies to financial provision work.

Legal 500 2018/19

Fiona Sasan is noted for always ‘fighting her client’s corner’ in cases involving business interests and their disentanglement in divorce cases.

Legal 500 2018/19

‘Perceptive’ consultant, Savita Sharma handles a number of intra-UK child cases, in which complex jurisdictional issues arise between Scots and English law.

Legal 500 2018/19

The level of support that I received from Fiona and her team was exceptional. I have and will continue to recommend her.

Private Client, Glasgow

They have been extremely intuitive and sensitive in a very delicate situation. Throughout the process of my divorce the team has worked tirelessly to defend my position. Co-operative, efficient and knowledgeable. We have always found all those involved to be professional, conscientious, approachable and supportive

Chambers and Partners 2019/20

'Morton Fraser has a high quality team working in Edinburgh and Glasgow. It is one of the leading firms in this area in both cities'.

Legal 500 2019/20

'A well-established firm with a large family law team based in both Edinburgh and Glasgow. The firm has particular experience in cross-border and international cases'.

Legal 500 2019/20