Business Details
8 Years
experience
Expert Family Law Services in Scotland
Rooney Family Law was established in 2018 with a clear mission: to provide certainty, protection, and practical solutions for families navigating complex legal challenges. As Scotland's leading specialist family law firm, we focus exclusively on family law matters, ensuring unparalleled expertise in areas such as divorce, child custody, financial settlements, and cohabitation disputes. Our team comprises Law Society Accredited specialists who bring decades of combined experience to every case, prioritising clients' emotional and legal needs. We pioneered Scotland's only 3-minute billing system, offering transparent pricing that saves clients 20-30% compared to traditional firms.With eight strategically located offices across Scotland and virtual consultation capabilities, we combine local knowledge with national reach. Our approach balances legal precision with compassionate guidance, helping clients achieve fair outcomes while minimising conflict. We maintain professional indemnity insurance and strict confidentiality protocols, adhering to the highest standards of practice. Through continuous innovation in billing practices and service delivery, we remain at the forefront of modern family law practice in Scotland.
Services
Divorce Lawyers
Child Custody
Financial Settlements
Cohabitation Disputes
Prenuptial Agreements
Surrogacy Cases
Protective Orders
International Relocation
Adoption Services
Collaborative Law
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- Exclusive focus on family law since 2018
- Law Society Accredited specialists in family law
- Transparent 3-minute billing system saves 20-30%
- 8 office locations across Scotland with virtual options
- Proven expertise in high-net-worth divorce cases
Associations and certifications
- Law Society of Scotland
What people say
Certainty when overwhelmed
Fair billing practices
Genuine compassion
Expert handling
Regular updates
Services
Divorce Lawyers
Specialising in Scottish divorce proceedings since 2018, we handle both straightforward and complex cases including high-net-worth divorces and international matters. Our Law Society Accredited specialists provide clear guidance through simplified and ordinary divorce processes while protecting clients' financial interests. We offer fixed-fee options for undefended cases and transparent 3-minute billing for all services.
Child Custody
Focusing on children's best interests, we help establish residence and contact arrangements through negotiation or court proceedings. Our specialists handle complex cases including international relocation and parental alienation, offering practical solutions that maintain meaningful parent-child relationships while ensuring child safety and wellbeing.
Financial Settlements
We manage financial separation matters involving property division, pension sharing, and spousal maintenance. Our experts handle cases ranging from 5,000 to multi-million-pound settlements, providing strategic advice on asset protection and fair distribution while minimising conflict through alternative dispute resolution methods.
Cohabitation Disputes
Addressing Scotland's strict 12-month time limit for cohabitation claims, we help clients protect their financial interests following relationship breakdowns. Our specialists advise on economic advantage/disadvantage claims and draft cohabitation agreements to prevent future disputes while explaining the limitations compared to marital rights.
Prenuptial Agreements
We create legally binding prenuptial and postnuptial agreements tailored to Scottish law. Our specialists ensure clear terms regarding asset division and financial arrangements, providing certainty for both parties while maintaining compliance with evolving legal standards and judicial expectations.
People
Brian Rooney
Accredited Specialist in Family Law
With over 20 years' experience in family law, Brian founded Rooney Family Law to provide specialist legal services focused exclusively on family matters. He holds Law Society accreditation and has handled numerous high-profile cases across Scotland.
Lynn Collum
Accredited Paralegal in Family Law
Lynn brings 15 years' specialist experience to our team, supporting clients with complex family law matters. She maintains Law Society accreditation and plays a key role in case preparation and client support.
Margaret Liddell
Accredited Paralegal in Family Law
Margaret has worked exclusively in family law for 18 years, providing expert paralegal support to our clients. She holds current Law Society accreditation and specialises in child arrangement cases.
Anne Marie Chalmers
Accredited Specialist in Family Law & Child Law
Anne Marie combines family law expertise with specialist child law knowledge, focusing on complex custody disputes and child protection matters. She has appeared in multiple sheriff courts across Scotland.
Julia Harris
Accredited Specialist in Family Law & Child Law
Julia specialises in child law matters within family proceedings, with particular expertise in international child relocation cases. She has successfully represented clients in Hague Convention cases across Europe.
Questions
What makes Rooney Family Law different from other Scottish family law firms?
We're Scotland's only family law specialist firm with 3-minute billing units, saving clients 20-30% on legal fees while maintaining Law Society Accredited specialists in all offices.
Do you offer fixed-fee services for divorce proceedings?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee options for undefended ordinary divorces, with clear cost estimates provided during your free initial consultation.
How do you handle child custody cases involving international relocation?
Our specialists manage complex international cases under the Hague Convention, providing expert court representation and practical solutions for cross-border child arrangements.
What are the time limits for cohabitation claims in Scotland?
Cohabitants have 12 months from separation to make financial claims, and 6 months from a partner's death to claim against their estate under Scottish law.
Can I get immediate legal advice for urgent family matters?
Yes, we offer same-day response guarantees for urgent matters and can arrange emergency consultations at our nearest office location.
