When you and your spouse/partner separate, there can be many issues that need taken care of.  Who will the children live with?  What about the sale of the house?  How do other assets come into consideration, like pensions or the family car?  Drawing up a SEPARATION AGREEMENT can be valuable here.  Through such an agreement all your financial and other arrangements can be settled.  It doesn’t involve going to court, but can leave the way clear for an undefended divorce at a later date.  Your solicitor can obtain all the required information from you and create an agreement for signature by both you and your spouse/partner.  Notably both parties must fully disclose all their asset and debt details to ensure validity. 

Advantages of the separation agreement:

• It is less expensive than raising a court action
• It can make subsequent divorce much easier
• It can settle arrangements for child maintenance

For advice if your marriage/relationship has broken down and you feel you need an experienced lawyer, contact Wright & Co here, or telephone (0044) 131 467 5566

Wright & Co
5e Giles Street
Edinburgh
EH6 6DJ

Family Law in Scotland