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Divorce Lawyers Scotland – Family Law Specialists

A specialist Scottish family law firm with eight locations across the central belt — one exclusive focus.

⏱️ Reading time: 5 minutes | Last updated: 4th August 2026 | ✓ Law Society Accredited

We know. Choosing a Family or Divorce Lawyer can feel overwhelming. Word of mouth is rare in our line of work. In the first instance just give us a call. You can spend hours trawling through websites etc trying to find information that fits your situation when, in reality, every case is different. A free initial telephone call of approximately 10–15 minutes with one of our experienced solicitors can help identify the main issues and explain the sensible next step.

OUR FOUNDING PURPOSE

Why Choose Rooney Family Law?

When you look at competitors, you’ll see the same claims repeated: experts, specialists, experienced.
Niche firms like ours all say it — so how do you choose?

You choose by looking past the labels and asking WHY a firm does what it does.

We exist to give you:

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Certainty

When the law feels complex
and overwhelming

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Protection

When family life
becomes contested

Practical Solutions

That deliver fair outcomes
and let you move forward

Whether planning ahead with a pre-nuptial agreement, growing your family through adoption,
or resolving matters through divorce — our focus is always on securing your future with strength and clarity.

Divorce lawyers at Rooney Family Law understand that life’s most challenging moments deserve expert care. We exclusively practise family law because you deserve solicitors who truly understand what you’re going through. As a specialist Scottish family law firm with eight locations across the central belt, we’re here to guide you with the certainty, protection, and practical solutions you need.

We are dedicated family lawyers in Scotland, specialising exclusively in family law matters. Our experienced divorce solicitors provide compassionate, expert support during life’s most difficult times. As trusted divorce lawyers, we’re here to guide you through every step of the legal process.

Specialist
Multi-Location Family Law Firm
8
Locations Across Scotland
100%
Family Law Focus
Accredited
Law Society Specialists

Why Choose Our Divorce Lawyers as Your Family Law Specialists?

When you’re facing divorce, child custody issues (residence and contact, in Scots law terms), or financial settlements, you need more than just legal advice. You need compassionate experts who handle family law cases every single day — delivering the certainty you deserve.

As our name suggests, we focus solely on Family Law. When dealing with crucial issues affecting your children, relationships, or financial future, you deserve a solicitor who specialises in this area every day. By dedicating ourselves solely to family law, we avoid distractions from other legal fields and provide the protection and expert guidance you need.

We’re different because:
• Exclusive focus on family law — delivering certainty through specialisation
Law Society of Scotland Family Law Accredited specialists
• Clear, honest advice without legal jargon — practical solutions you can understand
• Fixed fees available – no surprise bills
• Flexible appointments by phone, video, or in-person across Scotland
3-minute billing units (often fairer than 6–10 minute blocks used elsewhere)

You can trust that our expertise is focused entirely on achieving the best outcomes for family law matters — providing the certainty, protection, and practical solutions that form the foundation of everything we do.

🎯 Our 3-Minute Billing Units — A Practical Solution

Fair, transparent billing – we charge in 3-minute increments. Many firms use 6–10 minute blocks, which can mean paying more for short tasks. This is one of our practical solutions to ensure fairness.

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Our Billing

6–10 mins
Elsewhere

Save on short tasks
Fairer billing

✓ Brief call, brief email and short updates are billed proportionately
✓ Transparent timesheets and regular cost updates — giving you certainty about fees

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How We Deliver Certainty, Protection & Practical Solutions

⚖️ Divorce & Separation

From straightforward divorces to complex multi-million-pound settlements, we guide you through every step with clarity and confidence.

💰 Financial Settlements

Protect your financial future. We’re experienced in all aspects of financial separation and asset protection.

Property

Division & valuations

Pensions

Sharing orders

Prenuptials

Pre & post-nuptial agreements

Maintenance

Spousal support

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children & Family

Your children’s wellbeing comes first. We handle sensitive family matters with compassion and expertise — delivering practical solutions that work.

International relocation
Contact disputes
Adoption & surrogacy
Grandparent rights
Child maintenance

⚠️ What to check when comparing firms

  • Billing units: Are you charged in 6–10 minute blocks, or in shorter increments like our 3-minute units?
  • Fee transparency: Look for published pricing and clear estimates.
  • Accreditation: Choose Law Society Accredited specialists.
  • Focus: Pick a team that focuses on family law.
  • Response times: Ask about same-day callbacks for urgent matters.

Our Expertise Makes the Difference

From multi-million-pound divorces to international child relocation, we have handled a wide range of complex and sensitive cases. We also assist in straightforward situations where parties have reached agreement and need legal guidance to ensure everything is covered — always providing the certainty you need.

Most of our solicitors hold one or more Law Society of Scotland specialist accreditations in family or child law, with the rest working towards them. As the Law Society says, “Accreditation acts as a hallmark of experience that a client can trust.”

Our Approach: Compassionate, Practical, Results-Focused

Family disputes affect more than legal issues—they touch every part of life. We combine expert legal knowledge with genuine compassion and practical solutions.

With this trusted expertise, our family divorce lawyers & solicitors help you achieve the best possible outcome for your unique situation.

🎯 Why we do what we do:

Our commitment is rooted in our founding purpose — to provide certainty when the law feels complex, protection when family life becomes contested, and practical solutions that deliver fair outcomes. This isn’t just what we do; it’s why we exist.

Every client deserves to feel supported and empowered. Whether negotiating financial settlements, resolving disputes over children, or seeking guidance on separation, our goal remains the same: minimising conflict and stress while helping you move forward with certainty, protection, and practical solutions.

Transparent Fees You Can Trust — A Practical Solution

No hidden costs. No surprise bills. We believe in complete transparency — giving you certainty about costs:
Free 10–15 minute telephone consultation
• Fixed-fee options available for some matters (e.g., undefended ordinary divorce)
• Clear cost estimates upfront
3-minute billing for fairer pricing on shorter tasks

Learn more about our fees, our process and how we keep you informed.

What Our Clients Say

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Based on 37 reviews

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Brian Bray

1 month ago

I can’t recommend Rooney Family Law highly enough. Absolute great service highly efficient nothing is a problem to this firm

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Chris McCaig

10 months ago

Great service – highly recommend. Thanks Julia 🙂

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Wee Lorr Robertson

10 months ago

Very professional, extremely helpful and efficient.Always kept up to date either by telephone call or email. Highly recommend 👌

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Chris Belam

2 years ago

Thank you for your Outstanding service!
The decision to instruct Rooney family law was one of the best decisions I have made.
Excellent guidance, advice, professionalism and reassurance throughout.
It has been important to be able put my trust in someone at such an important and difficult time in my life.
Everyone has been supportive and helpful throughout.
I would not hesitate to recommend your services.
Thanks to Brian Rooney and all the wonderful staff in Uddingston.

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Ashley Livingstone

2 years ago

Great service, very effective and efficient. I was kept updated and happy to help when i called for help or advice. I am very happy with the services we received from Laura and team.

Thank you once again

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Stuart Sullivan

3 years ago

Used this firm for the first time. Lynn was great and offered clear communication throughout. This along with the transparent pricing structure for the services I used made the whole process straight forward from start to finish. I would recommend.

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Hayley Brown

3 years ago

From start to finish, my entire divorce process was seamless. I was able to contact Lynn at any time, and she was always more than happy to help with my many questions and kept me informed throughout. Forming and signing affidavits was straightforward and Lynn was in touch when my divorce was granted to let me know.

I hope I never have to use a family lawyer again, but if I did I wouldn’t hesitate to use Rooney Family Law and can’t recommend them highly enough.

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Office Handson

3 years ago

I required legal support. I chose Rooney because they are a family firm. I’m so glad I did!! And would have no reservations in using them again. Their fees and terms and conditions are very transparent. Initially first half hour is free. I no longer needed service and on contacting them I was told no fee as they had not opened a file for me.
Wonderful!! Thank you Rooney Family.

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Michael P

4 years ago

I’ve got a tough time ongoing my divorce. Ann Marie makes those circumstances easier to handle. She was always available to help; I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with a few people from the Rooney Family Law team; they all were friendly and very helpful with all my questions. Their empathy for clients and understanding of different circumstances make me feel supported. I will recommend them to anyone looking for professional and understanding people to help with divorce. Thank you, guys, again. All of you are amazing.

Why Rooney Family Law?

A Specialist Scottish Family Law Firm With Eight Locations Across the Central Belt.

100% Family Law Focus – We don’t do conveyancing, criminal law or wills.

Proven Expertise – Law Society Family Law Accreditation demonstrates our commitment to excellence.

Scotland-Wide Service – 8 locations plus video appointments across Scotland.

3-Minute Billing Units – A practical solution for fairer pricing.

Plain English Promise – Everything explained clearly — certainty through understanding.

Same-Day Response – Urgent matters handled promptly — protection when you need it most.

Ready to Move Forward? We’re Here to Help

Don’t face this alone. Get expert advice from Scotland’s dedicated divorce lawyers and family law specialists — with the certainty, protection, and practical solutions you deserve.

With 3-minute billing units, Law Society Accreditation, and 8 locations across Scotland, we deliver premium expertise with transparent pricing. Click here to contact us today.

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This is why we exist. This is what we deliver.

Rooney Family Law – a specialist Scottish family law firm with eight locations across the central belt

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