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⚖️ Changing or Ending an Aliment Order in Scotland
At XK Family Law Solicitors Aberdeen, we help clients across Scotland deal with aliment – legal financial support after separation. 🔁 Can an Aliment Order Be Changed? Yes. A court can change (vary) or cancel (recall) an existing decree of aliment if something important in your circumstances has changed since the original court decision. 💼…
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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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⚖️ Understanding Section 9 of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985
Section 9 of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985 sets out the principles that Scottish courts must follow when dividing finances and property after a marriage or civil partnership ends. This section is at the heart of fair financial provision in divorce cases. At xkSolicitors, we help clients across Scotland—especially in Aberdeen and the North…
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Financial Provision in Scottish Divorce – A Simple Guide
When a marriage or civil partnership ends in Scotland, the financial arrangements between the parties are governed by the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985. This Act gives courts a clear structure for dividing assets fairly, but applying it in real cases can be complex. This guide explains some important points. 💼 What Does “Financial Provision”…
