I am a solicitor and Partner in the Dumbarton office of McArthur Stanton Solicitors. I was formerly accredited by the Law Society of Scotland in family mediation, was a convener of CALM Scotland (Comprehensive Accredited Lawyer Mediators), member of the Family Law Association, and Vice Chair of Scottish Mediation (and Chair of its Promotions Committee & Peer Mediation Working Group). I was the first lawyer mediator in Scotland to be trained in direct consultation with children in family mediation ("child inclusive mediation"), and was also a member of the Family Mediation Accreditation Panel of the Law Society of Scotland. I have since shifted my focus to private client work, including executries, Wills, and powers of attorney.My two books, 'Why Do We Keep Arguing? (And How To Stop)' , and 'How To Talk To Your Kids About Separation' , are available on Amazon.