At MJC LAW we support people through different stages of life – from buying your first home, to protecting your home, to implementing your will – and lots of times in between.
Welcome to MJC LAW, your trusted family law solicitors. At MJC LAW, we promote the highest standard of service in providing compassionate, expert legal support for all your family-related matters. With over 25 years of experience and excellent results, our dedicated team is here to help, whether you’re facing a complex divorce, need assistance with childcare arrangements, or selling the family home.
We also offer services in domestic abuse cases, ensuring your rights and interests are protected. At MJC LAW, we understand the emotional and legal complexities of family issues and are committed to delivering personalised solutions with professionalism and care. Trust us to be your reliable partner through every step of your legal journey.
We’re a finalist in the Herald Law Awards 2025
We are proud to be shortlisted once again – now a finalist for the Herald Law Awards 2025, alongside our recent shortlisting for the Scottish Legal Awards 2025. (See our awards & recognition page).
We’re Finalists in the Scottish Legal Awards 2025!
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The Legal Lowdown podcast
MJC LAW’s Matthew Coffield hosts this podcast, breaking down the latest in law, sharing insights, and answering the questions that matter most. (Latest episode plays; older episodes are available via the ‘up next’ button.)
Conveyancing
At MJC LAW we understand the significance of your home.
We have over 15 years of experience assisting people to buy or sell their home. Our vision is to facilitate a smooth transaction and let you look forward to one of the biggest changes of your life.
Buying a Home
We will contact the Estate Agent to note interest for you, at no cost, and find out if a closing date has been fixed. We will find out if there are any other potential buyers and report everything back to you. We will submit an offer on your behalf. This will be at no cost to you. If your offer is accepted by the seller, we will check the title deeds and conveyancing reports, including coal report, property enquiry report, any planning and building warrants and other necessary documentation. Once the transaction is complete, we’ll ensure that the title is registered in your name.
Selling a Home
We liaise with your Estate Agents after an offer has been accepted. We seamlessly pick up on the process from the Estate Agents and make sure the purchase price is received. We take care of all banking obligations including making sure any existing mortgage is redeemed and discharged.
Defending a Court Action
If you receive recorded delivery post and have to sign for a letter whose envelope has a “return” address of a Sheriff Court, or if Sheriff Officers attend your home to serve documents, you may find someone has raised a court action against you. Scottish court actions usually have a notice period of 21 days. In other words, you have 3 weeks to decide how to react and, in particular, whether to defend the action. At MJC LAW we can advise you on what type of action may be being raised against you. Our legal team has over 25 years experience defending actions in sheriff courts. We will attend court and defend your case on your behalf.
MJC LAW’s commitment to excellence and personalised service ensures that clients are not only well-defended but also supported throughout the entire legal process, fostering confidence and peace of mind during challenging times.
Executries
We are very conscious that on bereavement, the primary wish of the family beneficiaries is that an estate is wound up as quickly and efficiently as possible. We pride ourselves on dealing with Estates of various sizes promptly and efficiently and in keeping beneficiaries regularly advised as to progress and of any complications or issues which might have arisen.
Family Law
Divorce and Separation
At MJC LAW, we understand that ending a significant relationship, whether a marriage, civil partnership or living together is a difficult experience. We work collaboratively with our clients to help find the best possible outcomes, reach early settlements, and maintain relationships where possible. Our legal team has over 25 years of expertise in negotiation and concluding cases. Our goal is to help clients achieve a fair conclusion that meets their needs.
Financial Provision
At MJC LAW, we are committed to guiding our clients through the financial challenges of separation. Our team works diligently to ensure that all assets are accurately identified and divided fairly. We help clients understand their rights regarding asset entitlement, division of property, and allocation of debts ensuring that nothing is overlooked.
We can assist you with:
- What assets are considered matrimonial property
- How assets such as life insurance, pensions, property, savings, cars and personal belongings are divided
- What to do if your partner has not disclosed assets
- What will happen to any debts such as credit cards, overdrafts or loans
- Who is allowed to keep the family pet
- Who keeps the house and how this can be achieved
- What will happen to any business interests
- How any property you owned before relationship will be taken into account
- What will happen to any inheritance you have received
Personal Injury Claims
No Win No Fee Personal Injury Claims
A ‘No Win, No Fee’ agreement is a way of making a compensation claim with no worries about upfront legal fees. It is risk-free for you as the claimant, as it means you only pay your personal injury lawyers if you win your claim. And if your claim is unsuccessful, you do not have to pay them anything.
If your claim is successful, MJC LAW will take their fee from your compensation award, and if your claim is unsuccessful you will not pay them a penny. There are no hidden charges and no upfront costs for you to worry about. While most cases can be dealt with on a no win no fee basis, there are some limited exceptions. Your solicitor will explain if that is the case at the start of the claim.
If you have been an innocent victim of a violent crime, you may be able to make a compensation claim from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). The CICA was created to compensate victims who have suffered injury directly as a result of a violent crime.
Criminal Injury Compensation – CICA Claims
The scheme covers injuries of a physical and psychological nature. Before submitting a CICA claim it is important to seek legal advice from a law firm with experience in successfully handling cases of this kind.
At MJC LAW we have consistently achieved excellent results for clients making CICA claims and remain dedicated to maximizing the potential compensation available. Our legal experts understand people making claims of this kind are going through a tough time and need reliable and sensitive advice provided in a straight forward manner.
We understand that every criminal injury compensation claim is unique and we are dedicated to understanding the individual needs of clients who have been victim to a criminal act.
Protection from Eviction
Our Housing Vision:
At MJC LAW we have built a system which protects your home.
We have built strategic relationships with the Citizens Advice Bureau and other local and national organisations. We have over 25 years of experience representing people protecting their homes. We have built a skill set to best protect your home if you are facing eviction due to rent arrears or facing repossession due to mortgage arrears.
Our vision is that after engaging our system you will have protected your home, and you will be in a better position to avoid problems in the future. Through our strategic relationships with the Citizens Advice Bureau and other organisations we can arrange an adviser to negotiate with your Housing Association, Council or your mortgage lender on your behalf so you don’t need to. We can represent you at Court, so you don’t need to attend. We can support you in maximising your income by claiming the benefits to which you are entitled.
By maximising your income and protecting your home we are contributing to a better Renfrewshire (and beyond).
We can offer a Legal Aid service (terms and conditions apply).
Private landlord tenancies are regulated by a different set of rules. We specialise in Council tenancies and Housing Association tenancies and cannot take on private landlord tenancies.
We are based in Paisley and represent our clients at Paisley Sheriff Court.
Protection from Repossession
Our Housing Vision:
At MJC LAW we have built a system which protects your home.
We have built strategic relationships with the Citizens Advice Bureau and other local and national organisations. We have over 25 years of experience representing people protecting their homes. We have built a skill set to best protect your home if you are facing eviction due to rent arrears or facing repossession due to mortgage arrears.
Our vision is that after engaging our system you will have protected your home, and you will be in a better position to avoid problems in the future. Through our strategic relationships with the Citizens Advice Bureau and other organisations we can arrange an adviser to negotiate with your Housing Association, Council or your mortgage lender on your behalf so you don’t need to. We can represent you at Court, so you don’t need to attend. We can support you in maximising your income by claiming the benefits to which you are entitled.
By maximising your income and protecting your home we are contributing to a better Renfrewshire (and beyond).
We can offer a Legal Aid service (terms and conditions apply).
Private landlord tenancies are regulated by a different set of rules. We specialise in Council tenancies and Housing Association tenancies and cannot take on private landlord tenancies.
We are based in Paisley and represent our clients at Paisley Sheriff Court.
Raising a Court Action
Sometimes it is necessary to involve the court to settle a dispute. At MJC LAW we believe litigation is not always the best solution for our clients. We can assist you in exploring all options available to you to reach your desired outcome.
If an out of court settlement has not been possible, it may be necessary to raise a court action. At MJC LAW we have over 25 years of experience in raising court actions. We can advise you on what type of action is most appropriate for your case.
Wills & Power of Attorney
At MJC LAW we believe that wills and powers of attorney are for everybody. We can prepare bespoke wills that clearly tell your family and close friends about your wishes. We will provide advice on how make sure everything is left in good order when your will is being read.
We can prepare a bespoke power of attorney that appoints the person, or the people, you trust to make decisions, manage your money and protect your welfare when you decide it is the right time. We can advise you on the different types of attorneys to make sure you pick the right one for you.
