Employment tribunal time limits in Scotland are about to double. From 1 October 2026, most tribunal claims move to a six month deadline rather than three. That applies where the dismissal or other act you are complaining about happens on or after that date. Breach of...
When a marriage ends in Scotland, dividing the couple’s finances is often as significant as the divorce itself. Financial provision on divorce in Scotland is governed by the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985, which is built around the principle of fair sharing of...
Buying your first home in Scotland means navigating a process that works quite differently from the rest of the UK. From the Home Report and noting interest to missives, Land and Buildings Transaction Tax and the all-important date of entry, the steps are unfamiliar...
A Glasgow Sheriff has reduced a homemade Will after finding that the deceased’s daughter had procured it from her dementia-affected mother through facility and circumvention. The case is a stark reminder that DIY Wills, particularly those involving elderly or...
Scotland’s cohabitation laws are among the most progressive in the UK, but they still fall well short of the rights enjoyed by married couples. If you live with your partner without being married or in a civil partnership, the law gives you only limited...
