Cohabitants' rights - changes when their partner dies and leaves no will: consultation - easy read version

Easy read version of family law consultation about cohabitants' rights when one dies and does not leave a will.

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Our other consultations

We have 4 more consultations about 4 more law changes.

The changes are about:

  • cohabitants’ money rights when they separate
  • changing the youngest age for getting married from 16 to 18
  • having more rules for organisations who do weddings
  • making it easier for some couples to get divorced if they have children under 16
  • You can find an Easy Read set of questions for each one.

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Scottish Law Commission logo on page 8 with permission.

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Contact

Email: familylawconsultation@gov.scot

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