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Expert Family Law Solicitors in Scotland
Rooney Family Law is Scotland's leading specialist family law firm, established in 2018 with a singular focus on family law matters. Our team comprises Law Society Accredited specialists who provide expert legal guidance on divorce, child custody, financial settlements, and related family law issues. With eight strategically located offices across Scotland and virtual consultation capabilities, we deliver accessible, transparent legal services tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Our innovative 3-minute billing system ensures fair pricing while maintaining the highest standards of legal representation.We combine decades of collective experience with a compassionate approach, prioritising clients' needs through clear communication and practical solutions. Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by our consistent track record in handling both straightforward and complex cases, including high-net-worth divorces and international child custody matters. We maintain professional indemnity insurance and adhere to strict confidentiality protocols, ensuring clients receive reliable, ethically sound legal counsel.
Services
Divorce
Child custody
Financial settlements
Prenuptial agreements
Surrogacy
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- Exclusive focus on family law delivering certainty through specialisation
- Law Society Accredited specialists with proven expertise
- 3-minute billing units for fairer pricing on legal services
- Scotland-wide service with eight convenient office locations
- Same-day response guarantee for urgent family law matters
Associations and certifications
- Law Society of Scotland
What people say
Expert handling
Fair billing
Genuine compassion
Practical solutions
Accredited specialists
Services
Divorce
We handle all types of divorce cases in Scotland, from straightforward to complex high-net-worth matters. Our Law Society Accredited specialists provide expert guidance through ordinary and simplified divorce processes, including financial settlements and pension sharing. We focus on achieving fair outcomes while minimising conflict and stress for our clients. Our transparent pricing includes fixed-fee options and 3-minute billing units for cost efficiency.
Child custody
We specialise in child residence and contact arrangements, prioritising children's best interests. Our team handles custody disputes, relocation cases, and international child custody matters with sensitivity and legal expertise. We offer practical solutions through negotiation, mediation, or court representation, ensuring arrangements provide stability and meaningful relationships with both parents while maintaining complete confidentiality.
Financial settlements
Our experts handle complex financial settlements involving property division, business valuations, and pension sharing. We provide strategic advice on asset protection and financial arrangements during divorce proceedings. With experience in multi-million-pound cases, we ensure fair outcomes through negotiated settlements or court representation, maintaining transparency with our 3-minute billing system and fixed-fee options.
Prenuptial agreements
We draft and review prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to protect assets before and during marriage. Our legally binding agreements clarify financial arrangements in case of separation, providing certainty for both parties. We ensure compliance with Scottish law while addressing individual circumstances, including inheritance protection and business interests through our specialist family law expertise.
Surrogacy
Our specialists provide comprehensive legal guidance for surrogacy arrangements in Scotland. We handle parental order applications, ensuring legal recognition of intended parents while protecting all parties' rights. We offer clear advice on the legal process, documentation requirements, and post-birth arrangements, combining expertise with compassionate support throughout the surrogacy journey.
People
Brian Rooney
Accredited Specialist in Family Law
With extensive experience in Scottish family law, Brian leads our team of specialists. He focuses on complex divorce cases and financial settlements, maintaining Law Society accreditation. His expertise ensures clients receive expert legal representation across Scotland's courts while prioritising practical solutions for family law matters.
Lynn Collum
Accredited Paralegal in Family Law
Lynn provides specialist paralegal support in family law cases. Her accredited expertise assists clients with divorce proceedings and child custody matters. She works closely with solicitors to ensure comprehensive case preparation and client support across all our office locations throughout Scotland.
Margaret Liddell
Accredited Paralegal in Family Law
Margaret supports clients in family law cases with her accredited paralegal expertise. She specialises in assisting with financial settlements and prenuptial agreements, working alongside our solicitors to deliver comprehensive legal services across Scotland's central belt and beyond.
Anne Marie Chalmers
Accredited Specialist in Family Law & Child Law
Anne Marie specialises in family and child law matters. Her accredited expertise covers child custody disputes and residence arrangements. She provides dedicated legal representation in court proceedings while maintaining our commitment to client-focused solutions across all our Scottish office locations.
Julia Harris
Accredited Specialist in Family Law & Child Law
Julia focuses on family law and child custody cases, holding specialist accreditation in both areas. She represents clients in complex child arrangement disputes and financial settlements, ensuring our legal services maintain the highest standards of expertise across Scotland's family courts.
Questions
What areas of family law do you specialise in?
We exclusively practice Scottish family law, covering divorce, child custody, financial settlements, prenuptial agreements, and surrogacy arrangements with Law Society Accredited specialists.
Do you offer fixed-fee services?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee options for many family law matters including undefended divorces, with transparent pricing and 3-minute billing units for cost efficiency.
Can I get emergency legal assistance?
We handle urgent matters with same-day response guarantees and can arrange emergency court orders within 24 hours when required by your situation.
How are legal fees calculated?
Our unique 3-minute billing system charges in 3-minute increments, saving clients 20-30% compared to traditional 6-10 minute billing blocks used by other firms.
Do you operate across Scotland?
We have eight office locations in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, and surrounding areas, with virtual consultations available nationwide through secure video platforms.
Are your lawyers accredited specialists?
All our solicitors hold Law Society of Scotland Family Law Accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to excellence in specialist family law practice.
