Tuesday, 16 June 2020
Our Lifetime Legal team last provided an update on 1 April 2020 as the unprecedented lockdown restrictions had taken hold and we all faced a very different way of working. With our own office closed to the public as well as the Scottish Court Service, the Office of the Public Guardian and Registers of Scotland all effectively closed down it would be fair to assume that the lockdown period would have been a quiet time for our team. However,... read more
Tuesday, 9 June 2020
We’re delighted to announce that we are re-opening our property department in advance of the expected relaxation in lockdown guidance allowing house sales and purchases to proceed. We’d just like to reiterate that until Phase 2 is implemented, hopefully from 18th June, the current guidance is very clear and strictly no viewings, listings or pre-sale valuations can take place. Once Phase 2 has been given the green light to proceed the... read more
Wednesday, 8 April 2020
Important Numbers Fife women’s aid - https://fifewomensaid.org.uk/ - 0808 802 5555 Scottish women’s aid - https://womensaid.scot/ - 0800 027 1234 AMIS - https://abusedmeninscotland.org/ - 0808 800 0024 National domestic abuse helpline - https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - 0808 2000 247 Police Protection Unit - 01592 418460 Stevenson and Marshall Solicitors - https://www.stevenson-marshall.co.uk/ - 01383 721141 While some... read more
Monday, 6 April 2020
UPDATE 3 JULY 2020 We are delighted to announce that our door is open at last. However, we still have options on how we will communicate with clients to ensure their comfort and safety. We are available for appointments by telephone, video conferencing and where necessary, in the office. How we do business may have evolved however our commitment to our clients remains the same. If you want to contact us about our legal please contact... read more
Thursday, 2 April 2020
The Lord President, who is the most senior judge in Scotland, has issued guidance on compliance of family court orders during the Coronavirus pandemic. The guidance makes it clear that those caring for children act “sensibly, safely, and in line with Scottish Government and UK Government guidance". The guidance makes the general position clear: it is no longer permitted for a person, including a child, to be outside their home for any purpose... read more
Thursday, 2 April 2020
Like all other law firms involved in the sale and purchase of residential property, we have been closely monitoring Government guidance and our primary concern at this time must be for the health of our staff, clients and the public. Accordingly, our office is now closed and staff are working remotely from home where possible. We appreciate your understanding and patience in these unprecedented circumstances as we adapt to working... read more
Wednesday, 1 April 2020
Due to the measures currently in place to stop the spread of the Coronavirus, many government services are operating with only skeleton staff. The following key changes to services should be noted:- Scottish Court Service Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy Sheriff and Justice of the Peace courts are closed and urgent business has been transferred to Falkirk Sheriff court. Further guidance in this connection can be obtained from... read more
Friday, 27 March 2020
**Coronavirus Update ** Click here for current information about Lifetime Legal and government services including Scottish Courts, Office of the Public Guardian and Registrars during the Coronavirus Crisis Following the latest Government advice, our office is now closed and not open to the public. Our solicitors and paralegals are working remotely from home and will be contactable by email only during their normal working hours. Email... read more
Tuesday, 17 March 2020
Stevenson & Marshall LLP are continuing to monitor all relevant government public health advice to ensure we can do as much as we can to protect the health of our staff, their families and our clients. We have implemented the following procedures to minimize the risk of infection:- Our staff are kept aware of all recommended hygiene practices. Our staff also know what to do in accordance with the government guidelines should they show... read more
Saturday, 7 September 2019
Stevenson & Marshall are proud supporters of the national campaign “Remember a Charity in your Will Week” which runs this year from 9 -15 September. This is the tenth annual awareness week designed to encourage more people to “pass on something wonderful” by leaving a gift to charity when making a Will. Research shows that British people left an incredible £2.85 billion to charity via gifts in Wills in 2017. This staggering... read more
