A 27-year-old man is working hard to change the law to make it possible to be legally adopted by his stepfather.

An ex-sheriff who was divorced by his wife without his knowledge has asked a judge to scrap the ruling, which was passed while he was on holiday in India.

Family lawyers across the country have been preparing for a large number of inquiries over the next few days from couples who are ready to divorce following an unenjoyable festive season spent together.

John Buultjens was put into care in Scotland when he was only 7 years old. Buultjens was taken into care after he attempted to attack his abusive father, in a bid to protect his mother. Now, a world famous BMX star, he is set to play a role as his own abusive father in a film which is being made about his life.