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8 Years
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Scotland's Accredited Family Law Specialists
Rooney Family Law was founded in 2018 with a clear mission: to provide expert family law services across Scotland with a focus on certainty, protection, and practical solutions. As Scotland's only family law firm operating with 3-minute billing units, we deliver specialist expertise while saving clients 20-30% on legal fees compared to traditional firms. Our team consists entirely of Law Society Accredited specialists who focus exclusively on family law matters, ensuring deep expertise in areas such as high-net-worth divorce, child custody, financial settlements, and cohabitation agreements. We combine legal excellence with compassionate guidance, prioritising clients' needs through transparent billing, fixed-fee options, and flexible appointment formats including video consultations.With eight strategically located offices across Scotland and a commitment to plain-English communication, we make complex legal processes accessible and understandable. Our approach balances robust legal advocacy with a focus on minimising conflict, always prioritising the best interests of children involved in family disputes. Through our unique billing system and client-centric philosophy, we've built a reputation as Scotland's leading specialist family law firm, handling over 500 child contact cases and complex financial settlements since inception.
Services
Divorce
Child custody
Financial settlements
Cohabitation agreements
Surrogacy
Protective orders
Adoption
Collaborative law
Prenuptial agreements
International divorce
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer 3-minute billing units saving clients 20-30% on legal fees
- Our team consists of Law Society Accredited family law specialists
- We provide Scotland-wide service with 8 office locations
- We guarantee same-day response for urgent matters
- We focus exclusively on family law matters
Associations and certifications
- Law Society of Scotland
What people say
Certainty through understanding
Transparent billing practices
Compassionate legal support
Expertise in child matters
Practical solutions focus
Services
Divorce Services
Our divorce services specialise in both straightforward and complex cases, including high-net-worth divorces and international matters. We handle ordinary and simplified divorce procedures while protecting clients' financial interests in property division, pension sharing, and spousal maintenance. Our Law Society Accredited specialists provide clear guidance through Scotland's unique divorce framework, addressing grounds for divorce such as adultery and unreasonable behaviour while minimising conflict and ensuring fair outcomes for all parties involved.
Child Contact
We specialise in creating practical child contact arrangements that prioritise children's wellbeing while respecting parental rights. Our services cover direct contact scheduling, supervised visitation solutions, and international relocation cases. With extensive experience in over 500 contact cases, we help establish meaningful relationships between children and non-resident parents through negotiated agreements or court representation when necessary, always focusing on the child's best interests as mandated by Scottish family law.
Financial Settlements
Our financial settlement expertise addresses property division, business valuations, and pension sharing in divorce cases. We handle complex high-value divorces involving multi-million-pound assets while providing transparent cost structures through our 3-minute billing system. Our specialists work to protect clients' financial futures through strategic negotiations and court representation, ensuring fair distribution of matrimonial assets while considering long-term implications for all parties involved.
Cohabitation Agreements
We draft legally binding cohabitation agreements that protect clients' interests in property ownership, financial arrangements, and child-related matters. These agreements establish clear guidelines for asset division and financial responsibilities should relationships end, operating within the framework of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006. Our specialists help couples understand their limited legal protections as cohabitants and create tailored agreements to safeguard their financial interests and property rights.
Protective Orders
We provide urgent legal protection for clients facing domestic abuse or harassment through non-harassment orders and exclusion warrants. Our specialists handle emergency applications within 24 hours while connecting clients with appropriate support services. We guide clients through the legal process of obtaining protective orders while addressing related family law matters such as child contact arrangements and financial settlements that ensure long-term safety and security.
People
Brian Rooney
Accredited Specialist in Family Law
With extensive experience in family law, Brian leads our specialist team in providing expert legal guidance on complex family matters while maintaining our commitment to accessible, client-focused service.
Lynn Collum
Accredited Paralegal in Family Law
Lynn brings valuable expertise to our family law practice, supporting clients with compassionate guidance and thorough legal knowledge across a range of family law matters.
Margaret Liddell
Accredited Paralegal in Family Law
Margaret provides dedicated support to our clients, combining legal expertise with empathetic service to help navigate challenging family law situations effectively.
Anne Marie Chalmers
Accredited Specialist in Family & Child Law
Anne Marie specialises in complex family and child law cases, offering expert legal representation while prioritising the best interests of children involved in family disputes.
Julia Harris
Accredited Specialist in Family & Child Law
Julia combines her family law expertise with child-focused advocacy to help clients achieve practical solutions in emotionally challenging situations involving children.
Questions
What areas of family law do you specialise in?
We specialise exclusively in family law matters including divorce, child custody, financial settlements, cohabitation agreements, and protective orders across Scotland.
Do you offer fixed fee services?
Yes, we offer fixed fee options for many services including undefended ordinary divorce and specific child contact arrangements.
How does your 3-minute billing system work?
Our unique billing system charges in 3-minute increments rather than traditional 6-10 minute blocks, saving clients 20-30% on legal fees.
Are you Law Society Accredited?
All our solicitors are Law Society Accredited Family Law Specialists with additional accreditation for child law specialists.
Do you offer emergency legal services?
We handle urgent matters with same-day response guarantees but do not provide 24/7 emergency services.
What locations do you serve?
We have eight office locations across Scotland including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, and East Kilbride with virtual consultations available nationwide.
Reviews (6)
Tommy Keenan
Oct 21, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I had Brian deal with my divorce, him and his team were excellent through the challenging times of Covid, giving good advice and getting the job done. A big thanks to them all and I would definitely recommend this company. Best wishes for a prosperous future and thanks for their guidance throughout the process.
I had Brian deal with my divorce, him and his team were excellent through the challenging times of Covid, giving good advice and getting the job done. A big thanks to them all and I would definitely recommend this company. Best wishes for a prosperous future and thanks for their guidance throughout the process.
Fiona Barrie-Higgins
Nov 24, 2020
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After spending a small deposit on a house with another law firm i decided to change, and i am so glad that i did. Brian Rooney and his team, achieved my divorce in a seamless manner, even through a pandemic ! There a communication was swift, and in the manner that i preferred. I'm hoping i don't require the use of a family law specialist again but should i do i wouldn't hesitate in using Brian and his team.
Faiqa Hanif
Oct 25, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness,Value
I approached Brian regarding my divorce, very helpful and professional and efficient through the whole procedure
I approached Brian regarding my divorce, very helpful and professional and efficient through the whole procedure
E. Smith
Sep 19, 2018
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I used Rooney Family Law to deal with my divorce. They explained the process and my rights in an easy-to-understand way. Their level of communication was excellent. They are upfront about their fees which helped me decide to use them. I would recommend them to anyone who needs family law help
Shaun McNaughton
Sep 16, 2018
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I contacted Rooney family law wth regards to arranging a contact order for my kids. The advice was excellent, the cost of the services are fair and actions on the back of our meetings/discussions are prompt.
Does everything he says he will and most importantly he got me access to my kids.
Couldnt recommend Brian and the firm enough. Very grateful for all the help so far
Thanks
Does everything he says he will and most importantly he got me access to my kids.
Couldnt recommend Brian and the firm enough. Very grateful for all the help so far
Thanks
Gillian Haddow
Aug 20, 2018
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I used Rooney Family Law for my divorce and found them to be efficient and helpful. They were all very friendly and happy to answer any and all of my questions.
