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Pets, Not Pots: The Treatment of Pets on Separation and Divorce
Pets are treated as property under Scots law, meaning disputes on separation focus on ownership rather than welfare or emotional bonds, often leading to difficult outcomes. While reform efforts are underway to prioritise care and attachment, owners are advised to plan ahead to avoid conflict.
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We've just had a baby – what do I do?
New parents must register their baby’s birth in Scotland within 21 days. Parents have legal parental rights and responsibilities, including caring for, guiding, and making decisions for the child. Married parents share these rights automatically; unmarried fathers only have them if named on the birth certificate or through agreement or court order. Others, like grandparents, need a court order to gain rights.
