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When Are Couples Deemed Separated in Scotland?
At XK Solicitors, we are often asked: “When does separation legally begin?” The answer matters because the relevant date (the date of separation) fixes when…
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How Is Child Maintenance Calculated in Scotland?
In Scotland, most child maintenance is arranged through the Child Maintenance Service (CMS). At XK Solicitors, we regularly advise parents on how this works in…
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Can Child Maintenance or Aliment Be Backdated in Scotland?
When parents separate, one of the first concerns is how children will be financially supported. At XK Solicitors we are often asked is can Child…
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Section 11 Children (Scotland) Act 1995 – Explained
When parents cannot agree on arrangements for a child’s upbringing, the next step is often sheriff intervention by way of raising a court action. Section…
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Obligations and Rights When Administering a Child’s Property in Scotland
The Children’s (Scotland) Act 1995 (“Act”) contains important rules about how children’s property must be managed when it is administered by someone on the child’s…
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Safeguarding a Child’s Property in Scotland
The Children’s (Scotland) Act 1995 (“Act”) doesn’t only deal with who looks after children and makes decisions about their welfare. It also covers what happens…
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Revocation and Termination of Guardian Appointments in Scotland
When parents appoint a guardian for their child under section 7 of the Children’s (Scotland) Act 1995 (“Act”), where circumstances change, parents or guardians may…
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Guardianship of Children in Scotland
Scottish law allows parents and guardians to formally appoint someone to take over that role. Section 7 of the Children’s (Scotland) Act 1995 sets out…
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Children’s Right to Be Heard in Scotland
Scottish law recognises that children are individuals with their own views, and those views deserve to be heard when important decisions are made about their…
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Duties towards a child where there are no Parental Rights
Parents normally hold parental rights and responsibilities (PRRs) under the Children’s (Scotland) Act 1995 (“1995 Act”). But situations can arise where another adult, such as…
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