About

Provided by Aberdein Considine

Our team of specialist family lawyers are committed to helping our clients find the best solutions for them and their family.

Every case, every client and every family is unique and we provide an empathetic and effective service, tailored to meet their personal needs. We understand that family law issues can be incredibly difficult for the individual involved but our team will offer support and reassurance throughout the legal process.

Whether they are seeking advice at the commencement of a relationship, contemplating marriage/civil partnership, requiring assistance with separation/divorce or looking for guidance on child related matters, our highly experienced practitioners are on hand to assist, no matter how simple or complex the issues.

As part of a full service law firm with an extensive financial services offering, the team is uniquely placed to provide comprehensive legal and financial advice, ensuring that all of their needs are considered and met.

We encourage methods of alternative dispute resolution, where appropriate, offering Family Law Mediation and Collaborative Family Law, but we are also experienced Court practitioners and will litigate without hesitation where necessary. 

With offices throughout Scotland and appointments available out with normal office hours, our lawyers are easily accessible and well placed to cater for anyone requiring family law advice.



Chambers Review

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Family/Matrimonial - Scotland

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Aderdein Considine has an experienced team in Aberdeen and Edinburgh handling a broad range of family law matters. Its lawyers advise on divorce and financial provisions, prenuptial agreements and international child maintenance enforcement, often acting for high net worth individuals. The team is further noted for its work on sensitive matters involving issues such as domestic abuse. In addition to court representation, the firm can offer the full range of ADR services.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ruth Aberdein
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Ruth Aberdein
1
Band 1

Ruth Aberdein offers expertise in divorce and separation proceedings, including financial provision disputes and child contact arrangements, and also assists with the negotiation of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. She is also an accredited family mediator.

Ruth was able to give me both the pros and cons of the situation and take my needs into account.

Ruth gave me confidence and reassurance.

Ruth has a good manner with clients and is also good at dealing with vulnerable clients.

She is personable, empathetic and approachable. She also has excellent communication skills.

Ruth was crucial in helping me understand the process and giving me excellent explanations when needed.

Leonie Burke
3
Leonie Burke
3
Band 3

Leonie Burke has experience in family law matters ranging from prenuptial agreements and divorce settlements to international maintenance orders and child welfare cases.

She is really easy to work with and very good.

Leonie provides clear communication and a pragmatic approach. She is also friendly and approachable.

Isabelle Douglas
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Isabelle Douglas
4
Band 4

Isabelle Douglas has particular skill in matters related to matrimonial financial and cohabitation agreements. She has expertise advising on cases with cross-border elements.

I was very impressed with Isabelle’s attention to detail and commitment to supporting me.

I appreciate Isabelle's thoroughness and her calm and level-headed style. She is well prepared and I have found it very easy and straightforward to put my confidence in her.

Isabelle was the most compassionate and knowledgeable solicitor I could have asked for when going through a period of huge upset. I would recommend her to anyone for any complex family law issues.

Ranked Lawyers at
Aberdein Considine

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Scotland

Family/Matrimonial

Ruth Aberdein
1
Ruth Aberdein
1
Band 1
Leonie Burke
3
Leonie Burke
3
Band 3
Isabelle Douglas
4
Isabelle Douglas
4
Band 4
Family/Matrimonial: Mediators

Ruth Aberdein
Ruth Aberdein
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Members

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April Campbell

Isabelle Douglas

Karl Brown

Ruth Aberdein

Ruth Aberdein

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