Frequently asked questions The following are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive regarding Family Law, Divorce, and Separation. How can I get a divorce? A Divorce is the termination of the legal contract of marriage, and you can only get one by petitioning a court, generally the Sheriff Court, for a divorce…

What are parental rights and responsibilities (PRRs)?  Parents have many responsibilities and rights to their children, including the responsibility and right to protect and encourage their child’s health, welfare, and development, to have a say in where the child lives, to be involved in their upbringing, to act as the child’s legal representative, and to…

Frequently asked questions When it comes to changing a child’s name, the following are some of the most often asked questions. Can I change my child’s name in Scotland? Yes. The child’s name can be legally changed by registering the change of name with the National Records of Scotland. If this is not possible or…

We often hear from angry landlords who, in spite of giving their tenant eviction notices, learn that the local housing authority would not rehouse them, causing the landlord to go to court and file an eviction lawsuit in order to reclaim their property. Eviction proceedings can be lengthy and expensive for landlords who have already…

If you live in Scotland and want to sell a property, you are required by law to have a full home report study done. The Home Report is an important document to determine how the house is in general so that owners can be sure they are spending their money well. It tells you everything…

Has your buyer suddenly lowered their offer? We look at the art of gazundering and tell you how to avoid it… What’s Gazundering? We all know what gazumping is when a home seller accepts a better deal on their home after it has already been sold to someone else (but before the contracts have been…

It can be stressful to try to sell your house. Finding a good estate agent, fixing up your house, and setting up viewings are just some of the things you need to think about. Then there is all the paperwork… If you want to sell your home, you’ll need to fill out a number of…

We frequently get the question, “How do you handle an employee who has raised a counter grievance during disciplinary proceedings in the workplace?” This is a common occurrence and problem that many employers encounter. When informed that they are the subject of disciplinary action, many employees respond by filing a counter grievance. This complaint might…

Who is allowed to view a will after someone dies in Scotland mostly depends on which stage in the estate administration process they want to see the Will. The administration of an estate can be broadly divided into two stages: before and after the issuance of confirmation. The court’s confirmation is a legal document that…

Legal disputes in Scotland typically focus on the interactions between parties that involve a contract or a violation of a duty of care. However, what happens if there are no such obligations or agreements between the parties and one party has experienced a loss? Is there anything that can be done if there is no…