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Presumption of Equal Shares in Household Goods (Scotland)
Section 25 of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985 sets out the rules about who owns household goods when questions of ownership arise during or after a marriage or civil partnership. The law creates a presumption of equal ownership unless there is clear proof to the contrary. The General Rule – Equal Shares If there…
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Cohabitation Claims – A Simple Summary
A simple explanation of cohabitant’s rights (under s.28 in Scotland).
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Cohabitation and Inheritance Rights in Scotland – Section 29 Explained
If your partner has passed away without leaving a will, and you were living together, you may have rights under Section 29 of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006.
