The Scottish Law Commission released its "Report on Cohabitation" on November 2, 2022. Following a protracted consultation process with lawyers, academics, the general public, and decision-makers, the paper explores how the current law governing cohabitants' rights upon separation might be amended.
Parents have a variety of obligations and rights regarding their children, including the duty and the right to protect and advance the health, welfare, and development of the child, have a say in where the child lives, participate in their upbringing, serve as the child's legal guardian, and always act in the best interests of the child.
Family lawyers in Scotland will be familiar with the "bible" known as Greens Family Law, but how environmentally friendly (or unfriendly) is family law?
When a child is involved in a difficult dispute, a court order could be necessary to settle the matter. Here are the "specifics" on particular issue orders, regardless of whether the situation involves school, holidays, relocation, or medical intervention.
Halls have been transformed into homes, Freshers Week is over, and the real work needs to begin. A new group of young people has begun their university careers.
As a parent, where your child attends school can be one of the most important considerations. Ensuring that your child receives the best education possible is an essential part of the role of a parent. At times, it may be that the school your child is expected to attend due to the ‘Catchment Area’ you reside in may not be the best fit for your child. In these circumstances, you may seek to have your child allowed to attend an alternative school that - for any number of reasons - you believe to be a better fit. This is achieved by making a Placing Request to the relevant local Council. But what happens if this request is refused?
My cohabitant has died without a will – what are my rights?
A Will must be signed on every sheet by the person who is granting it in order for it to have legal force. It is not adequate to have a copy of the Will. As a result, a copy of the principal Will will not be utilised in place of the principle will automatically. An action known as "proving the tenor" is required in order to get a court order. When the tenor of the copy document is determined, the copy document has the same force and effect as the original document in every regard.
In this blog, we aim to answer some of the frequently asked questions about the adoption process for those who wish to adopt a child.
Throughout our careers, we have seen, read about and helped people and couples adopt children, but have rarely heard a story about a sibling group adoption. Although rare, there have been instances where siblings are placed together, where the adoptive family keep brothers and sisters together and adopts them both, or a whole group to help maintain their sibling relationship.
However, it can be heartbreaking for separated parents and their children. Here are some things that can help
The definition of a "family" is forever evolving. Society has long moved on from the idea that a family involves a married couple and their biological children. However, although a 21st century family can take various shapes, parental rights and responsibilities only lie with those legally entitled to them.
Despite the introduction of our new Prime Minister and the announcement of support for skyrocketing energy prices, many people will surely still be worried about rising interest rates, inflation, fuel and food prices, and how these issues will be handled in the months ahead.
National Adoption Week 2022 begins on Monday, October 17, 2022, with the goal of educating and informing people about the process of modern adoption today, with a rounded, honest, and inclusive portrayal of the journey - showcasing the highs and lows and championing all the voices involved in the process that are often less heard. Adopted children, adopted adults, adoptive parents, birth parents, and the adoption and social care workforce all contribute to placing children in loving permanent homes.
This article examines the methods of enforcement creditors in Scotland have at their disposal to collect amounts owed by a debtor. Here we will discuss the details regarding Scotland's Earnings Arrestment system and how this is approached slightly differently than in England.
When the court makes a decision about child contact, the best interests of the child(ren) take precedence. However, it is vital to highlight that there is no standardised strategy to contact arrangements. Each child and family is unique, and when developing a contact agreement, parents can be creative and flexible in terms of how contact is created and maintained. The essential topics to consider when dealing with shift work as a separated parent are communication, consistency, and flexibility. It is up to each family to think about strategies to support and preserve contact that works for them while keeping the child's interests and well-being in mind.
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