the ‘paying’ parent:
who pays child maintenance – this is the parent who doesn’t have day-to-day care of the child
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There are many legal issues that arise with regard to the care and welfare of children in Scotland. Some of those may be in relation to parental rights and responsibilities, adoption, decisions about residence and contact following divorce or separation, or even a child’s involvement with the children’s hearing system. We are here to protect the most important people in your life, with understanding and compassion.
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Our expert team of child law solicitors are regularly instructed by parents, guardians and, where relevant, the children themselves to advise, assist and represent them in resolving often complex and difficult legal issues. Our child lawyers will advise you if you are likely to need legal assistance and will assist you throughout the process.
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Looking for advice on Child Maintenance?
The child maintenance payments are between:
the ‘receiving’ parent:
who gets the child maintenance payments – the parent who has day-to-day care of the child
If you are concerned about child maintenance and need some advice,
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Yes, we can help. We are here to support you and your family during this challenging time. Our aim is to make this period in your life as stress-free as possible by working together to find positive solutions. We have separation and divorce specialists that can help you find the best solution for you and your family.
We believe the care we invest in our clients sets us apart. To support our clients, we have partnered up with the best separation and divorce counsellors, coaches, relationship therapists and specialist financial coaches to provide you with a unique ‘Divorce Support Network’ and ‘Financial Support Network’ which is exclusive to Scullion LAW.
Yes, we can offer mediation, which gives families who are experiencing conflict the opportunity to reach their own arrangements with the intervention of an independent third person. The trained mediator will assist with sorting out any disagreements and will remain impartial. If you and your ex-spouse are struggling to agree on the division of finances, what to do with the family home, where your child will live, or how often you will get to see them, get in touch with Scullion LAW family solicitors today for qualified legal advice.
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