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Since 2012, Alison Dewar has practised all aspects of family law. She advises clients from all backgrounds on the financial implications of new relationships, formalising relationships, and practicalities when relationships end.
Alison’s work frequently brings her before the Sheriff Court (SC). Her expertise includes cohabitation agreements, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, separation agreements, divorce, and the dissolution of civil partnerships.
Alison advises parents on their childcare rights and responsibilities around residence, contact, welfare, maintenance, school fees, and cross-border disputes.
Where appropriate, she also advises on protective orders, interdicts, powers of arrest, non-harassment orders, division and sale, and alternative dispute resolution.
Alison has extensive expertise in complex financial provision disputes upon divorce for high net worth clients. She regularly advises on pension sharing, shares, share options, and substantial business assets.
