Children – Our Guide During A Separation
Post separation, yourself and your partner will have to decide what the care arrangements are going to be for your children. In some circumstances, parents are able to sort these arrangements directly between them by agreeing on what is in the best interests of their child(ren). On occasion, parents can have different points of view […]
Cohabitation Law in Scotland
In Scotland, Cohabitants (see below) do not have the same rights as married couples or those in civil partnerships and it is important not to assume that things will be treated the same. However, the law does provide some rights for cohabitants in the event of separation or death or, alternatively, there are some measures […]
Family law and Your Family’s Needs
We can advise individuals who are experiencing the trauma and complexity of separation and divorce including matters involving issues regarding children and finances. It is important in Family Law matters that you instruct a solicitor who is familiar with the under-noted areas of law and someone whom you have confidence in at what is likely […]
Debt recovery in Scotland: fast pre-action options and when to escalate
This guide is for Scottish individuals and businesses owed money. It explains quick pre-action steps and when to move to court. It can be challenging for individuals and businesses to manage their personal finances or manage their cash flow and keep their business running if they don’t take adequate steps to recover debts due to […]
Buying Your Home with Clarity Simplicity
Buying your home can be both an exhilarating and exciting time. At Clarity Simplicity, we aim to deliver a quality service that makes sure that the process is as smooth as possible. In this guide we will explain the steps involved in buying your property so you know what to expect at each part of […]
Why do I need a Will?
You can decide who will inherit what from your estate A Will is a legal document that takes effect once you die. Anyone in Scotland can write a Will from age 12. When you die everything you own, and all the debts you owe, are regarded as your ‘estate’. If you die without leaving a […]
Ciara Young has been short-listed as ‘rising star of the year’ for the Scottish Legal Awards 2022
The Scottish Legal Awards were established in 2003 with the purpose of recognising outstanding achievements in the Scottish legal profession. The impartial competition is evaluated by a team of industry experts chosen from across the sector. The goal of the competition is to recognise the finest achievements in the legal industry across Scotland and we […]
Planning for your body in Scotland: advance directives, organ donation & funeral wishes
Making decisions about our bodies is a critical component of estate planning. In Scotland, you can set out your medical and end-of-life wishes using an advance directive, a welfare Power of Attorney, organ donation choices and funeral instructions in your will. There are various areas where a person can prepare in advance to present information […]
What Commercial Landlords Should Do When a Tenant Requests Alterations
What Commercial Landlords Should Do When a Tenant Requests Alterations The tenant’s obligation to get consent Unless there is an apparent limitation in the Lease Agreement, a tenant is entitled to make the desired changes without first seeking the landlord’s permission. Hopefully, the renter has previously analysed the lease conditions to determine whether they require […]
A guide to the guardianship procedure and how it may impact you
What does guardianship entail, and what am I required to do? Do you understand what it means to become a guardian? You may have heard the terms ‘Guardianship’ and ‘Guardian’ without understanding the actual meaning. This article addresses the guardianship of individuals, sometimes known as adults with incapacity. Here, we will explore what becoming a guardian […]
