What Happens When a Parent Breaches a Child Contact Agreement Over Christmas in Scotland?
Families frequently gather throughout the Christmas season to spend quality time together. However, when parents separate, it can be a source of increased tension and worry, particularly when it comes to child contact arrangements. A breach of a contact agreement—whether it concerns the amount of time children spend with each parent, the location of visits, […]
A summary of donor and/or assisted conception methods for starting a family
Over 3.5 million people in the UK are thought to struggle with infertility. Thankfully, modern science and technology have advanced significantly over the years, and more and more people are now able to become parents with minimal assistance by using donor eggs and sperm and assisted conception techniques like IVF. To make sure you and […]
The challenges and hurdles of tenants’ continuing land and buildings transaction tax lease responsibilities in Scotland
Tenant taxpayers should be aware of their ongoing responsibilities under the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (“LBTT”) regime, as Revenue Scotland has recently issued an increasing number of penalty notices for the late submission of three-yearly LBTT returns due to a post-Covid backlog. The fact that further LBTT returns must be filed at various […]
What is Commercial Litigation? Solicitor Scotland
Commercial litigation refers to the legal process of resolving disputes that arise from business dealings. This could involve anything from disagreements over contracts, shareholder issues, intellectual property rights, or even large-scale fraud. Essentially, it covers all types of disputes that could arise between businesses or between a business and an individual. Examples of Commercial Litigation: […]
Navigating Child Maintenance with a Solicitor in Scotland: Your Comprehensive Guide
Child maintenance can be a thorny issue for many separated or divorced parents. Ensuring that your child receives the necessary financial support is crucial, but understanding the legal intricacies of child law can be challenging. In Scotland, the role of a child maintenance solicitor is vital in helping parents navigate these waters, and our expert […]
Understanding Executries: A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating the Legal Process of Winding Up An Estate
Handling an executry can be a daunting task. This guide breaks down the entire process, offering clear explanations and practical advice to help you manage the responsibility of being an executor with confidence and ease. Understanding the Executry Process Dealing with an executry, especially during a time of loss, can be overwhelming. Executors have significant […]
Navigating HMOs: A Guide for Students and Landlords
As term time for university approaches, many students may be considering moving into student accommodation. Many of these properties are classified as a house in multiple occupations, or an ‘HMO’. It is important, for both prospective tenants and Landlords, to understand what the law means by HMO. What is an HMO? The definition of an HMO under […]