Scottish Government

Family Matters

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

• 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.

Manipulation of toxicology tests

The Scottish Government has published information about potential manipulation of toxicology tests in family cases.

Review of the Gender Recognition Act 2004

The Scottish Government intends to review and reform gender recognition law so it is in line with international best practice for people who are transgender or intersex.

Review of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995

The Scottish Government is reviewing the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 to ensure the interests of children and their need to form and maintain relationships with key adults in their lives – parents, step-parents, grandparents and other family members – are at the heart of any new statutory measures.