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Specific Issue Orders and other common questions on children and family law

When a child is involved in a difficult dispute, a court order could be necessary to settle the matter. Here are the “specifics” on particular issue orders, regardless of whether the situation involves school, holidays, relocation, or medical intervention. Family lawyers frequently refer to specific issue orders, but what exactly are they? A specific issue…

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The cost of living crisis and its affect on child aliment for University students

Halls have been transformed into homes, Freshers Week is over, and the real work needs to begin. A new group of young people has begun their university careers. The present living costs affects everyone, especially students. Unbelievably, many students are voicing concerns about how they will pay their bills. The cost of living while in…

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What are my rights if my partner dies without a will?

My cohabitant has died without a will – what are my rights? Where there is no will, a surviving unmarried partner is not automatically entitled to receive money from their deceased cohabitant’s estate. This can make it more challenging to go through a difficult moment. The surviving cohabitant may ask the court for financial support…

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In what circumstances can an executor raise a court action on behalf of an estate?

When does an executor have the right to file a lawsuit on behalf of the estate of a deceased person? This was recently discussed in the matter of Riddell v. Arcus Solutions (Holdings) Ltd. before the Sheriff Court. Whether or not the executor has been formally chosen—either by the decedent in a will or by…

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Property disputes: can a witness refuse to assist or give evidence in court?

Witnesses are frequently needed in property disputes to establish the facts of a case. But who ought the parties to summon to court to give evidence, and what happens if they refuse to cooperate? Who can give evidence in court? There are many things we must look at while bringing someone to court as a…