Legal Guides: Scottish Family Law
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Divorce in Scotland
Grounds for divorce, simplified vs ordinary procedure, costs and timescales explained.
Separation in Scotland (Married Couples)
Relevant date, fair sharing, property, pensions and spousal aliment under the 1985 Act.
Separation in Scotland (Cohabitants / Unmarried)
Rights and claims for unmarried partners under section 28 of the 2006 Act.
Minute of Agreement (Separation Agreement)
How to record a binding settlement — registration, enforcement and clean-break provisions.
Pensions on Divorce in Scotland
Apportionment, CETVs, pension-sharing orders and offsets explained under Scottish law.
Child Residence and Contact in Scotland
Residence, contact and relocation — how courts prioritise a child’s best interests.
Financial Disclosure in Divorce (Scotland)
Disclosure checklist, valuations, pension CETVs and handling non-disclosure.
Spousal Maintenance (Aliment) in Scotland
Aliment and periodical allowance under the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985.
Occupation & Exclusion Orders in Scotland
Rights to remain in or exclude a spouse from the family home under the 1981 Act.
Interdicts & Non-Harassment Orders in Scotland
Protective orders to stop abuse or harassment — procedure, evidence and enforcement.
Enforcement of Family Law Orders in Scotland
How to enforce Minutes of Agreement, aliment and contact orders — Sheriff Officers and contempt.
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