Family Law Scotland

Scottish Government consultations on family law

The Scottish Government's consultation on the registration of civil partnership and same sex marriage closed on 9 December. For further information, see our webpage www.scotland.gov.uk/samesex.

Family Matters

Family law in Scotland is a broad area of the law that covers topics such as: family

  • Marriage, civil partnership and cohabitation
  • What happens when a relationship ends
  • Relationships between parents and children
  • Inheritance and succession
  • Gender recognition

There are also useful links to other organisations that can provide information, advice, and support.

Page updated: Friday, March 30, 2012