Dying without a Will in Scotland Dying without a will in Scotland can be a difficult and complicated process for those left behind, especially if the deceased did not make any arrangements for their estate. This article will explain the process, the legal implications and the potential difficulties that can arise from not having a will in …
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What is Adultery? Understanding Infidelity A type of infidelity called adultery occurs when a person engages in sexual intercourse with someone who is not their spouse. So what is Adultery and is it a crime? Adultery is not considered a crime in Scotland, hence the government cannot penalise someone for it, and there are no …
The Minute of Agreement: Your Key to Resolving Family Disputes in Scotland If you are going through a divorce or separation in Lanarkshire, Scotland, a minute of agreement may be a useful tool to help you reach a fair and reasonable resolution of your dispute. A minute of agreement is a legal document that records …
What is unreasonable behaviour? In terms of Scottish family law, unreasonable behaviour is grounds for divorce. Under Scottish law, a couple may file for divorce on the basis of unreasonable behaviour if one of the spouses has behaved in such a manner that the other spouse cannot continue living with them. The legal meaning of …
The Financial Costs of Divorce in Scotland What are the financial impacts of getting a divorce in scotland The Family Law (Scotland) Act of 2006 governs financial arrangements during a divorce in Scotland. The Act establishes the criteria the courts will consider when determining how to divide the assets and liabilities of a divorcing …
the process of buying a house in scoltand The process of buying a house in Scotland can vary slightly depending on the type of property you are purchasing and whether you are a first-time buyer or have owned a property before. However, there are some general steps that apply to most house purchases in Scotland. …
Adoption in Scotland is a formal legal process in which all the rights and responsibilities relating to a child are transferred to you. If your adoption order if granted you will become the child’s legal parent. The parental rights of the birth parents cease. Only children can be adopted in Scotland meaning the petition to …
Legal Guardianships In Lanarkshire And Scotland Appointing a legal Guardian when creating a Will is a subject that many refuse to undertake head-on but it is something that, if you are a parent and your children are under the age of eighteen, then you need to be ready for. A guardian is a person who …
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Let us Help You Understand Wills and Estates in Scotland with our Legal Terminology and glossary of terms. Administrator This is a person appointed when either no Will can be found or there is no executor to carry out the intentions of the Will. Assets Generally, this is referring to the property 9in general terms) …
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Secure the Best Interests Of Your Child or Children Child Law in Scotland can cover a wide range of issues including Residence, Adoption, Access and dealing with Children’s Panels and Education issues. Our solicitors at Lanarkshire Law Practice based in Bellshill are vastly experienced within those areas. We are best placed to those residents in Lanarkshire, Motherwell and Hamilton to …
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