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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Aliment of Small Amounts
Section 23 of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985 explains how people can raise court actions for aliment (financial support) when the amounts involved are…
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Is Income Matrimonial Property in Scotland?
When couples separate or divorce in Scotland, one of the most important questions is: what counts as matrimonial property? At XK Family Law Solicitors, we…
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