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Parental Rights for second female Parent in Scotland
The Children’s (Scotland) Act 1995 and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 (“2008 Act”) work together to define how and when a second female parent acquires parental rights and responsibilities (PRRs). Section 4A of the 1995 Act deals with second female parents. This section allows a child’s mother and her female partner to enter…
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How an Unmarried Fathers Can obtain Parental Rights – Scotland
Not all fathers automatically have parental rights and responsibilities (PRRs) in Scotland. Under Section 3 of the Children’s (Scotland) Act 1995, only fathers who were married to (or in a civil partnership with) the mother of the child at the time of conception or fathers who were named on the child’s birth certificate (after 2006)…
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Parental Rights and Responsibilities in Scotland – A Complete Guide
Scottish law is very clear that being a parent is not just about love and care but that parenting comes with legal responsibilities and rights. These are set out in the Children’s (Scotland) Act 1995, particularly in Section 1 (Parental Responsibilities) and Section 2 (Parental Rights). At XK Family Law Solicitors Aberdeen, we help parents…
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Who Has Parental Rights and Responsibilities in Scotland?
In Scotland, parental responsibilities and parental rights (PRRs) are the legal duties and powers parents have in relation to their children. Sections 1 and 2 of the Children’s (Scotland) Act 1995 explain what PRRs are (duties like safeguarding a child, and rights like deciding where they live). But Section 3 of the above 1995 Act…
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Parental Rights in Scotland – Explained
Section 2 of the Children’s (Scotland) Act 1995 sets out “parental rights”. These are the rights that parents have so they can properly fulfil their parental responsibilities (the other half of Parental Responsibilities and Rights). At XK Family Law Solicitors Aberdeen, we help parents understand what these rights mean in real life, and how the…
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Parental Responsibilities in Scotland – Explained
Section 1 of the Children’s (Scotland) Act 1995 sets out the core parental responsibilities that every parent has towards their child. At XK Family Law Solicitors in Aberdeen, we help parents understand their rights and responsibilities. Below, we’ve broken down the law in simple English, with examples to explain how it works in real life.…
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Key Sections of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985 – Explained
Introduction:The Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985 is the cornerstone of Scottish divorce law, especially when it comes to financial matters. As family law solicitors, we often guide clients through this Act’s key provisions. Essentially, the 1985 Act lays out how spouses should support each other and how assets and money are divided fairly if they…
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Understanding how Sections 9 & 11 of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985 work together in Divorce.
In Scotland, the financial settlement upon divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership is governed by the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985. Sections 9 and 11 of this Act are key to understanding how assets are divided and what financial support may be provided when a marriage or civil partnership ends. These sections work together…
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Sheriff Court Jurisdiction in Scottish Family Law
The Sheriff Court in Scotland has legal authority over a wide range of family law cases, including: Divorce & Separation The Sheriff Court can handle a divorce or judicial separation case only if specific jurisdiction rules are met. Jurisdiction Conditions The court has jurisdiction if: Ancillary Orders If the Sheriff Court has divorce jurisdiction, it…
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How Courts Decide the Amount of Aliment
Understanding how aliment (financial support) is calculated in Scotland At XK Family Law Solicitors Aberdeen, we often help clients understand how much aliment they can claim or may have to pay. Aliment is ongoing financial support between family members – usually after separation, divorce, or when caring for children. Here’s a breakdown of how the…
