EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
Divorce in Edinburgh
Scottish Capital | Sheriff Court | Court of Session
540K
Population
£134
Court Filing Fee
£1,100+
Avg. Solicitor Cost
Scotland
Capital City
As Scotland's capital, Edinburgh uses Scottish family law under the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006. The Court of Session at Parliament House handles complex cases and appeals from Sheriff Courts.
Edinburgh Area Courts
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
27 Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LB
Main family court for EdinburghCourt of Session
Parliament House, Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RQ
Supreme court, complex cases, appealsLivingston Sheriff Court
Civic Centre, Howden South Road, Livingston EH54 6FF
West Lothian areaDunfermline Sheriff Court
1 Carnegie Drive, Dunfermline KY11 8PF
Fife area family mattersEdinburgh Divorce Resources
Edinburgh Law Centre
Free legal advice services
Citizens Advice Edinburgh
Free information and guidance
Relationships Scotland
Mediation and counselling
Law Society of Scotland
Find a family lawyer
Scottish Divorce Law
Financial Provision
Edinburgh courts apply:
- "Fair and reasonable" division
- Economic advantage/disadvantage
- Future needs considered
- Clean break emphasis
Child Maintenance
CMS applies in Scotland:
- Same UK-wide formula
- Enforcement available
- Court can order "top-ups"
- Section 11 orders for residence
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