Divorce in Scotland
If you are thinking of getting divorced in Scotland then you must be able to demonstrate that your marriage has broken down irretrievable. This irretrievable breakdown can be based on one of four grounds:
- one year separation with the consent of both parties,
- unreasonable behaviour of one spouse,
- two years separation,
- adultery
Your Guide to Divorce in Scotland
The best guide to divorce in scotland will be your family lawyer. Your family solicitor will help you apply the law to your circumstances to work out the best result for you.
Contact Family Law Edinburgh on 0131 208 1608 for expert divorce advice today.
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