Divorce & Separation Advice – Don’t Forget Marriage Advice
We have published a number of blog articles dealing with the legal consequences of a separation, divorce and child contact matters but what do you need to know about marriage? In Scotland prior to the marriage ceremony, both parties must submit a Marriage Notice forms to the registrar of the district where the marriage is
Permission to work in the UK – What employers need to know
When recruiting new members of staff it is important for employers to understand which individuals are permitted to work in the UK. Who automatically has the right to work in the UK? British citizens (this does NOT include British Dependent Territories citizens and British Overseas citizens) Those who have the right of abode in the
Public Procurement Advice – Duty to Provide Reasons
Public procurement – do you know what your obligations are? Once public bodies (this includes RSLs) have gone through the often arduous process of procuring a contractor through one of the procedures set down in the procurement regulations, there is often a sense of relief once the successful bidder is selected and the requisite notices
Is it time to reorganise your charity’s constitution?
Have you considered whether your charity’s constitution enables the charity trustees to: make changes to keep it relevant or, whether it is so outdated that the charity can no longer be true to its original spirit. Charities with an outdated constitution may find that they are unable to make proper use of their charitable funds.
Affordable Rented Housing in Scotland – A Public Consultation
This week the Scottish Government published a consultation paper called “Affordable Rented Housing” which has put forward a number of very interesting proposals for change, click here to view their document. I did make me wonder however if someone was reading my musings just before Christmas (remember … Santa’s Wish List??), when I blogged about possible changes
Resolving employee disputes – can work place mediation help?
Regular readers of our blog will recall that the government is currently undertaking a reform of the Employment Tribunal system. As part of this process it has been announced that a pilot scheme for two regional mediation networks will be set up in Cambridge and Manchester for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The pilots will
Dying Without a Will in Scotland – what the legal changes mean
On 1st February 2012 changes to the succession thresholds came into force. The new rules increase the maximum property and cash values which can be transferred to a surviving spouse or civil partner where a person dies without a Will in Scotland. They also increase the threshold for small estates (where a Sheriff Clerk can
Divorce and Separation Advice – What about the child benefit?
When parents separate or divorce a child can often divide his or her time between two households over the course of a week. This can be an ideal arrangement, allowing the child to maintain a close relationship with both mum and dad. There can however be unforeseen financial implications if either or both parent receives
How to Get on The Property Ladder in Scotland
In these times of economic strife where house prices are rising faster than your income, it may seem difficult to imagine being able to afford your own home. There are however a number of schemes available to assist with buying a property:- Shared Equity Allows you to purchase a property while only
Why the Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011 applies to you!
Last year the Scottish Parliament passed the Property Factors (Scotland) Act. This Act will come into force on 1 October 2012. As part of this new legislation, all factors will require to follow a code of conduct (“the code”). Consultation on the Act closed in December of last year. The code’s aim is to set
