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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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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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