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⚖️ Sheriff Court Jurisdiction in Scottish Family Law
The Sheriff Court in Scotland has legal authority over a wide range of family law cases, including: 💔 Divorce & Separation The Sheriff Court can handle a divorce or judicial separation case only if specific jurisdiction rules are met. ✅ Jurisdiction Conditions The court has jurisdiction if: 📜 Ancillary Orders If the Sheriff Court has…
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💷 How Courts Decide the Amount of Aliment
Understanding how aliment (financial support) is calculated in Scotland At XK Family Law Solicitors Aberdeen, we often help clients understand how much aliment they can claim or may have to pay. Aliment is ongoing financial support between family members – usually after separation, divorce, or when caring for children. Here’s a breakdown of how the…
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⚖️ What Can the Court Do in an Aliment Case?
Your guide from XK Family Law Solicitors Aberdeen When someone applies to the court for aliment (legal financial support), the court has flexible powers to make fair and reasonable Orders. These powers are outlined in the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985, and help ensure that those who need financial support – get the help they…
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💼 Claiming Financial Support: How Actions for Aliment Work in Scotland
If you or your child are not receiving the financial support you’re legally entitled to, you may be able to raise an “action for aliment”. This is a legal claim to secure ongoing financial support from someone who has a duty to provide it – usually a spouse, civil partner, parent or guardian. At XK…
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💷 Duty to Support Family | Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985
Under Section 1 of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985, certain people in Scotland have a legal duty to provide financial support – known as aliment – to close family members who need it. At XK Family Law Solicitors, we help individuals and families understand their legal rights and obligations when it comes to supporting…
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👨👩👧 Parental Responsibilities and Rights in Scotland: A Simple Guide
⚖️ What Are Parental Responsibilities and Rights (PRRs)? In Scotland, Parental Responsibilities and Rights (PRRs) are the legal duties and powers that parents or guardians have towards a child. These are defined under the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 and help ensure that children are raised in a way that meets their best interests. Parents don’t…
