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Exceptions to the General Rule (Age of Legal Capacity (Scotland) Act 1991)
Section 2 of the Age of Legal Capacity (Scotland) Act 1991 Section 2 sets out important exceptions to the Section 1 baseline (under-16s have no…
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Children’s Hearings in Scotland – Children’s and your Rights
Children’s Hearings are special meetings to help keep children safe and supported. They are not the same as the courts, but they are part of…
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The Age of Legal Capacity in Scotland
Section 1 of the Age of Legal Capacity (Scotland) Act 1991 explains who has legal capacity. The core rule in Section 1 What counts as…
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Regulation of Contact Services in 2020
The Children (Scotland) Act 2020 introduced significant reforms to the way child contact is regulated in Scotland. Section 10 of the Act amends the Children…
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New Register For Child Welfare Reporters in Scotland
When a Scottish court is asked to make an order about a child under section 11 of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995, it can appoint…
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Vulnerable Parties Scotland – Children (Scotland) Act 2020
When parents attend court in relation to child contact or child residence it will usually be under section 11 of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995.…
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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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