The law firm says that prenuptial agreements are proving popular among couples who choose to get married later in life, people with longstanding private business interests, or for couples who have ...Read more
Divorce
Scots Risk Having Insufficient Power of Attorney
The law firm, Gibson Kerr, says that many Scots currently recognise the importance of having a Power of Attorney, as it allows their relatives or close friends to take control of their affairs if they ...Read more
Dont Let Pensions Run High During Divorce
The firm highlights that, while broken marriages used to be traditionally dominated by younger couples who had spent a relatively short time together, many break-ups and divorces are now being driven ...Read more
Be Careful of Financial Ache from Divorces Clean Break
Unlike in England - where partners can be awarded maintenance if one party (commonly the wife) cannot adequately support themselves without maintenance from the other – Scottish law prefers to give ...Read more
Dont Take the Risk with an Online Divorce
The Edinburgh legal firm says that numerous websites are now offering "low-cost" online divorces, which are proving popular with couples who are put off spending money on legal advice during their ...Read more
Separating Couples Should Make Sure of Legal Rules for Pets
The Edinburgh law firm says that many couples are unaware of the legal position when it comes to pets during divorce cases, and some even expect to fight for custody of their dogs and cats if the ...Read more