What does divorce or separation mean for your house?
This is a common issue in Edinburgh. When a couple divorces or separates one of the first things they worry about is who should keep the home and whether one party can force the other to leave?
Beverley Johnson explains the ins and outs of this tricky issue.
If you’re cohabiting but aren’t married
Say you own or are named as the sole tenant of the property. You can’t force your ex to leave or deny them entry as they’re protected under the Matrimonial Homes (Family Protection) (Scotland) Act 1981.
However, their right to occupy can only be declared by a court and […]