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In Scotland, the legal process of divorce is regulated by the Divorce (Scotland) Act 1976, a cornerstone legislation that outlines the various procedures one must follow when seeking to end a marriage. This guide aims to shed light on the Simplified Divorce Procedure, also known as the DIY divorce, and the Ordinary Divorce Procedure, ensuring that you understand the intricacies and legal nuances involved in the dissolution of a marriage under Scottish law.

Last month, government guidelines were announced to control the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK. As of the 23 March, the public has been told to stay at home apart from necessary food shopping, one form of exercise a day, and work for those listed as ‘key workers’. Part of the restrictions also included not meeting family members who do not share your home.

As China begins to get a glimpse of life on the other side of coronavirus, it seems that not everyone has been feeling the love during quarantine. It emerged that divorce rates in the country have soared, as couples were forced into spending time together in mandatory lockdown.

More than 28,500 of the 111,000 divorce cases in 2018 included the custody of a pet; equating to a staggering 90 disputes every day, new data from Direct Line Pet Insurance reveals.

Sixty per cent of divorced Brits who are currently in new relationships have failed to update their personal finances since their marriage to their former spouse, according to new research from Direct Life Line Insurance. This includes the beneficiaries of their pension, health and life insurance, money in trust, and their will.