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Vulnerable Witnesses Scotland – Children (Scotland) Act 2020
Very often in section 11 (of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995) cases, there are issues of domestic abuse, harassment, or past criminal behaviour. The Children…
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How the Children (Scotland) Act 2020 Affects Child Residence
Deciding where a child will reside after parents separate is a major issue for families. In Aberdeen and throughout Scotland, residence disputes are governed by…
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What the new 2020 Act Means for Child Contact Arrangements
If you are involved in a dispute over contact with your Ex in Aberdeen, it’s important to understand the recent legal changes. The Children (Scotland)…
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The Children (Scotland) Act 2020 – Changes to Taking Children’s views
Introduction: The Children (Scotland) Act 2020 has been described as a landmark legislation that should transform how children experience court cases in relation to contact…
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Exclusion Orders in Scotland (Application by Local Authority)
When there are serious concerns about a child’s safety at home, the court has powers under Section 76 of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 to…
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Welfare of Children and Children’s Views – Scotland
When Scottish courts are asked to make decisions about children – whether in relation to residence, contact, guardianship or other matters under the Children (Scotland)…
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Scottish Jurisdiction in relation to Children
Family law cases often involve children whose lives cross borders. Section 14 of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 sets out the rules about which court…
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Section 12 of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 – Divorce, Separation and Children.
When parents separate, divorce, or seek to annul a marriage or civil partnership, the court must consider both the legal termination of the relationship and…
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What Changes does the Children (Scotland) Act 2020 make?
The Children (Scotland) Act 2020 amends the Children (Scotland) Act 1995. What amendments has the new 2020 Act made? 1. Children’s Voices: Any Age, Any…
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Child Maintenance in Scotland – Your Questions Answered
At XK Family Law Solicitors Aberdeen, we know separated parents often have many questions about child maintenance. Here we answer the most common queries in…
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