Easier way for some couples to get divorced: consultation - easy read version

Our questions

We are asking everyone what they think about changing the law.

We want to know what you think about them.

Please answer the 2 questions below.

Please send us your answers by 21 April 2026.

To tick a box by typing, tap the box once and a tick will appear.

If you change your mind, tap the tick and it will change back to an empty box again.

Question 1

1. Do you think that couples who have children under 16 should be able to get a shorter simplified divorce, when both the adults have agreed the children’s care?

Tick 1 box.

Yes I agree that this kind of divorce should be able to use the simplified procedure.

No I think this kind of divorce should stay as an ordinary procedure.

I am not sure.

Question 2

2. Do you think that couples where 1 or both people have :

• a mental illness
• a learning disability
• a personality disorder

should be able to get a shorter simplified divorce, as long as they can understand and communicate their decision?

Tick 1 box on the next page.

Yes I think they should be able to get a shorter simplified divorce.

No I think this kind of divorce should stay as an ordinary procedure.

How to send us your answers

Thank you for answering our questions.

You can send us your answers in these different ways.

You can save your answers and attach them to an email.

Email us at familylawconsultation@gov.scot

You can print out the pages and send them to us at:

Family Law Policy Unit

Scottish Government GW.15

St Andrew's House Edinburgh EH1 3DG

If you need help to send us your answers, you can phone 07787 198 744.