Ayesha Vardag on Scottish and English Divorce Law ================================================= ![Ayesha Vardag on Scottish and English Divorce Law](https://vardags.com/images/pictures/_360/e7c4b89a47216ef8108c20e901843c1f.jpeg)Following the Scottish vote to remain part of the United Kingdom, Ayesha Vardag [explained](https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/analysis/comment-and-opinion/the-scots-divide/5043368.article) the differences which remain between English and Scottish divorce law. She remarked that "*when it comes to divorce the highlands can be a far frostier climate than balmy England*." Ayesha highlighted the procedural differences between the two countries, for example the lack of a formal disclosure process under Scottish law, as well as the likely differences in outcome. In Scotland, for example, "*any post-divorce maintenance is limited to three years, unlike in England where it depends to a large extent on the age and needs of the children*." Ayesha also explained the relative ease with which wealthier parties can get their case heard in Scotland, saying "*Family law is littered, therefore, with stories of millionaires making the most of the Scottish jurisdiction to avoid paying their wives what would be seen in England as their fair share. The wife of one England-based multi-millionaire went up to Scotland to be near her family when the marriage began to deteriorate; and the subsequent divorce took place north of the border*." "Ayesha Vardag - Britain's top divorce lawyer." ![The Huffington Post](https://vardags.com/images/logo/huffpost.png) "Ayesha Vardag - Woman of the Year"![GG2](https://vardags.com/images/logo/gg2-3.png) "Leading, Magic Circle law firm."Mr Justice Coleridge "A handful of firms dominate the so-called 'glamour' end of the market ... Vardags"The Times "One of the best divorce lawyers in the country"Marie Claire "Ayesha Vardag - 'diva of divorce' for the world's super rich" ![BBC](https://vardags.com/images/logo/bbc.png) "Dr Stephen Bence is a financial genius."Lewis Marks KC "Ayesha Vardag - the Queen of divorce"Daily Mail "Vardags brilliantly argued my case to a resounding victory"Pauline Chai (client) "Britain's top divorce lawyer" ![The Telegraph](https://vardags.com/images/logo/telegraph.png) More Divorce news ----------------- [Ending a same-sex marriage](https://vardags.com/posts/ending-sex-marriage "Ending a same-sex marriage") [London's Leading Role in Global Divorce](https://vardags.com/posts/london-international-divorce-market "Londons Leading Role in Global Divorce") [Ayesha Vardag on Scottish and English Divorce Law](https://vardags.com/posts/ayesha-vardag-scottish-law "Ayesha Vardag on Scottish and English Divorce Law") [How to help your start-up survive divorce](https://vardags.com/posts/help-start-survive-divorce "How to help your start-up survive divorce") [Christmas Divorces - What happens to the presents?](https://vardags.com/posts/christmas-divorces-happens-presents "Christmas Divorces - What happens to the presents?") Articles by John Oxley ---------------------- [Ayesha Vardag interviewed by European CEO](https://vardags.com/posts/ayesha-vardag-interviewed-european-ceo "Ayesha Vardag interviewed by European CEO") [London's Leading Role in Global Divorce](https://vardags.com/posts/london-international-divorce-market "Londons Leading Role in Global Divorce") [Ayesha Vardag on Scottish and English Divorce Law](https://vardags.com/posts/ayesha-vardag-scottish-law "Ayesha Vardag on Scottish and English Divorce Law") [Judging a woman's worth by the man she's dating is Victorian](https://vardags.com/posts/judging-womans-worth-victorian "Judging a woman's worth by the man she's dating is Victorian") [The Science of Online Dating](https://vardags.com/posts/science-online-dating "The Science of Online Dating")