A Practical Guide to International Issues for Scottish Family Lawyers

<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CONTENTS</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Chapter One - Relationships Entered Into Abroad</p><p>Chapter Two - Jurisdiction on Separation: Scotland</p><p>Chapter Three - Jurisdiction on Separation: UK and the Channel Islands</p><p>Chapter Four - Raising an Action in Scotland: Which Court?</p><p>Chapter Five - Brexit</p><p>Chapter Six - Contest of Jurisdiction</p><p>Chapter Seven - Protection: Pre and Post Nuptials and Other Forms of Agreement</p><p>Chapter Eight - Arbitration</p><p>Chapter Nine - Enforcement</p><p>Chapter Ten - Parental Rights and Responsibilities</p><p>Chapter Eleven - The Hague Convention</p><p>Chapter Twelve - Relocating With Children: Shared Parental Intention</p><p>Chapter Thirteen - The Welfare Principle</p><p>Chapter Fourteen - Views of Children</p><p>Chapter Fifteen - Other Considerations for the Court in Child Relocation Cases</p><p>Chapter Sixteen - Relocating From Scotland to Other Countries</p><p>Chapter Seventeen - Preparing Your Client's Child Relocation Case</p><p>Chapter Eighteen - Cases of Interest</p><p>Chapter Nineteen - International Child Abduction After Brexit</p><p>Chapter Twenty - Habitual Residence</p><p>Chapter Twenty-One - Conclusion</p>