Civil Partnerships Archives - Edinburgh Family Law

Buying your first home together but contributing different deposits? Here’s why you need a Minute of Agreement

cmathison2024-11-22T07:48:42+00:00November 22nd, 2024|Civil Partnerships, Cohabitation, Family Law News, Finance, Money, postnuptial, Separation Agreements|

When purchasing a property with a partner, many couples contribute unequal amounts to the deposit. This can happen for various reasons—one partner may have saved more, received a gift from family, or sold a previous property. Whatever the reason, if the relationship ends, tensions can arise over how the deposit and any equity are divided. A Minute of Agreement is a practical and legally binding way to protect both parties and ensure that contributions are reflected fairly.

What is a Minute of Agreement?

A Minute of Agreement is a formal legal contract, often referred to as a postnuptial or cohabitation […]

Scottish Law Commission Calls for Reforms to Address Tech and Financial Abuse

cmathison2024-10-29T16:05:58+00:00October 28th, 2024|Case Study Protection From Domestic Abuse, Civil Partnerships, Company News, Family Law News, Finance|

The Scottish Law Commission has highlighted the urgent need for reform in addressing domestic abuse, emphasising the significance of recognising both tech and financial abuse. As the landscape of abuse evolves, these forms of coercion require specific legal attention to protect victims effectively.

What is Tech Abuse?

Tech abuse involves the use of technology to control, harass, or stalk an individual. This can manifest in various forms, including:

– Monitoring Devices: Abusers may install tracking software on a partner’s phone or computer or log into their partners emails in order […]

Can My Ex Track Our Children During Contact?

cmathison2024-09-20T12:45:51+00:00July 24th, 2024|Case Study Separation Agreements, Civil Partnerships, Co-Parenting, Separation Agreements|

In today’s technology-driven world, concerns about privacy and surveillance have become increasingly relevant, especially in sensitive matters like family law. One question that often arises is whether an ex-partner can legally track their children during contact. This issue not only touches on legal aspects but also raises significant ethical and emotional considerations.

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What does the law say?

Under Scottish family law, the welfare of the child is the paramount concern in any decision-making process. This […]

What Should a Cohabitation Agreement Look Like?

cmathison2024-02-21T11:56:30+00:00March 23rd, 2023|Civil Partnerships, Cohabitation|

Key points to takeaway:
A cohabitation agreement should be clear and unambiguous.
It is essential to obtain legal advice before preparing an agreement.
The best time to make a cohabitation agreement is before you move in together.
A cohabitation agreement should be drafted to reflect your personal circumstances.
Give yourselves at least four weeks to draft the agreement before making a major financial commitment like buying a property or getting married.
The […]

Civil Partnerships – marriage in modern form?

Lorna2021-04-21T16:51:44+00:00April 21st, 2021|Civil Partnerships, Divorce & Dissolution of Civil Partnerships, Family Law News|

Heterosexual couples will be able to enter into a civil partnership in Scotland from 1 June 2021 therefore allowing all couples a choice between marriage and civil partnership, but will this be a popular alternative or will marriage continue to prevail?

Civil partnership was introduced in Scotland for same sex couples by the Civil Partnership Act 2004. The Act took effect from 5 December 2005 and allowed same-sex couples to enter into a civil partnership, a legal relationship which carries the same rights as marriage. In December 2014, same-sex couples became legally able to marry and so had the choice between […]