Publication - Consultation paper
Money rights when 2 people separate - changes to the law: consultation - easy read version
Easy read version of family law consultation about money rights when two people separate.
Closed
This consultation closed 21 April 2026.
View this consultation on consult.gov.scot, including responses once published.
Our other consultations
We have 4 more consultations about 4 more law changes.
The changes are about:
- a cohabitant’s rights when their partner dies and leaves no will
- 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.
Logo on page 5 is from the Scottish Law Commission website, with permission.
Rectangle photos on pages 16 and 17 are from Canva. All other photos are from Photosymbols.