The myths and misconceptions of cohabitants’ rights
There is a common misconception that co-habitants are afforded the same (or similar) legal rights on separation as married couples. Unfortunately, that is not the case. That is not to say that...
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It’s all change for How We Do singer and the Voice UK’s newest judge, Rita Ora. She made her judging debut on Saturday night. That is not the only lifestyle change for Miss Ora. At the end of last year...
View ArticleSTART-UPS AND BREAK-UPS: FAMILY LAW ISSUES FOR ENTREPRENEURS
It was reported this month that the number of businesses starting up in Scotland is increasing. Here we look at some family law issues impacting on new businesses. Limited companies and divorce Where a...
View ArticleSix common misconceptions about wills
My previous blog discussed why it is a sensible idea for everyone to have a will. This blog highlights and dispels 6 common misconceptions about wills, in the hope that those who believed them will...
View ArticleLife Planning: essentials for women
Susanne Beveridge, Karen Phillips and Jessica Flowerdew of Brodies Personal & Family Department were recently invited to present to members of ICAS on life planning essentials for women. Watch the...
View ArticleCohabitation Agreements
With a new academic year approaching, many parents will be purchasing properties as accommodation for their sons and daughters as they embark on the next chapter of their lives as students. It may be...
View ArticleBlended families, inheritance and difficult conversations
We were delighted to host our BInformed seminar on Blended Families yesterday. The speakers included myself, Jessica Flowerdew, an Associate in the personal and family team, our guest speaker Jo...
View ArticleTrue love runs smoothly for couples purchasing properties together
One would be tempted to say that the introduction of the additional dwelling supplement (ADS) has been a comedy of errors, were it not for the fact that in some respects it has been downright tragic....
View ArticleCohabitation- can you make a financial claim if your relationship breaks down?
Since the introduction of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 it has been possible for cohabitants to make financial claims against each other when their relationship breaks down. Although the...
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