MacBeath Family Law is a boutique Scottish family law firm based in Edinburgh, offering a tailored and personal service to clients throughout Scotland. Specializing exclusively in family and mental health law, the firm stands out for its individualized approach, recognizing that each client’s situation requires a unique solution rather than a one-size-fits-all strategy.
The firm assists clients in identifying their priorities and provides clear, concise advice to help achieve the best possible outcomes. Emphasizing transparency and client empowerment, MacBeath Family Law promotes negotiation and compromise to achieve cost-effective resolutions, while also being highly experienced in court representation when necessary. The director, Caroline MacBeath, brings extensive experience appearing regularly in Sheriff Courts and Mental Health Tribunals, focusing on making clients feel listened to, valued, and understood.
Services Offered
- Separation & Divorce
- Contact & Residence disputes
- Guardianships
- Adoption
- Agreements (drafting and checking Minutes of Agreement)
- Relocation (advising on or preventing child relocation)
- Mental Health Law (rights when detained under the Mental Health Act)
- Cohabitation rights
- Notarising documents
- Simplified Divorce/Dissolution applications
- Undefended Ordinary Divorce/Dissolution
- Initial consultation with follow-up advice letter
Operating from its Edinburgh office, the firm serves clients across all of Scotland and offers services in English. MacBeath Family Law provides flexible appointment options, including evening hours and online clinics, and is committed to accessibility through fixed-fee services for certain matters such as agreement drafting, divorce applications, and notarisation.
