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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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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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