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19 Feb 2010
Social Media Sites are Causing More Scottish Divorce Enquiries
Rising numbers of divorce enquiries in Scotland are coming from people who have discovered their partner is cheating on them through social networking websites.  more...

08 Jan 2010
Thousands of Scottish Couples Risking Costly Mistake
Thousands of Scots men and women who live together and who believe they have the same rights as married couples are being warned they could be face complex custody and financial problems, a leading family lawyer has revealed. Edinburgh-based legal firm Gibson Kerr said that many couples who cohabit wrongly believe that, if they live together for more than two years then they automatically have the same rights as those who are married or are in a civil partnership.  more...

24 Nov 2009
Safeguarding loved ones in their old age
Planning for your own or a relative's old age is an emotive and complex subject, but it is important to address such thorny issues now to avoid storing up financial troubles for the future. Acting today to decide who will look after a persons money, property and welfare if they become incapacitated can save high costs and heartache should they lose the ability to manage their own affairs. Help stop difficult situations turning into impossible ones in the future by following these ten simple steps.  more...

19 Nov 2009
Credit Crunch Wills
The credit crunch is putting charities across Scotland in danger from losing out on vital revenue, due to people leaving smaller donations in their wills and legacies.  more...

06 Nov 2009
Gibson Kerr Helps Track Down Lost Fortunes
One of Edinburghs leading legal firms has found itself playing a key role in helping to put unclaimed inheritances sometimes running into millions into the hands of their rightful owners. more...

03 Nov 2009
Families Must Act Now to Protect Loved Ones Futures
Scottish families are being urged to act now to protect elderly parents and relatives in the face of concerns about a rising numbers of dementia cases and other life-limiting conditions associated with old age. more...

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