Where one parent fails to comply with a court order mandating contact between a child/children and their other parent, there is always potential for an authoritative pushback by the courts…
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Where one parent fails to comply with a court order mandating contact between a child/children and their other parent, there is always potential for an authoritative pushback by the courts…
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Recent decisions in the cases of AH v CH [2016] CSOH 152 & J v M [2016] CSIH 52 revealed a disparity in judgments, as each case turned on its…
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The United Kingdom is not so united in defining the status of same-sex couples engaging (or attempting to engage) in legal unions, given that marriage is a devolved matter. While…
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The comparative ease of obtaining divorce in Scotland reflects a disparity in cultures North and South of the border; Scotland is more ‘liberal’, placing greater emphasis on personal freedom, while…
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How often have you heard a friend or colleague talk about bringing something ‘into the 21st Century’? This pithy phrase is of course a shorter means of expressing the apparent…
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Legal parenthood is centred on parental rights and responsibilities (‘PRRs’). The Act defines these separately, though they are in practice intertwined. The responsibilities of parents are: to safeguard and promote…
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‘Capacity’ is a medical and legal term which refers to a person’s ability (or lack of ability) to deal with their own affairs. The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000…
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A Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you (the ‘Granter’) to nominate someone (the ‘Attorney’) to manage your affairs. Unlike Guardianship Orders, which are granted by a…
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A new report from Holyrood’s Justice Committee has warned that a “wholesale” review of Scots Family Law may be required following concerns about the effectiveness of family law in the…
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A number of divorce experts have warned couples about the danger of using social media, stating that couples who are going through a relationship breakdown should be careful about what…
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