F against T (Sheriff Court Civil) [2026] SCSTI 1 (10 October 2025)

F against T (Sheriff Court Civil) [2026] SCSTI 1 (10 October 2025)

It is just and reasonable to order sale and equal division of the matrimonial home, as neither party demonstrated special need, the defender failed to provide a viable alternative proposal, and the child's interests would not be adversely affected by the sale.

Citation
[2026] SCSTI 1
Parties
Pursuer: F; Defender: T
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
10 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Divorce and Property Division / Final Judgment After Proof
Outcome
Divorce granted; order for sale and equal division of matrimonial home; contact order for child J; expenses reserved.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Matrimonial Property, Child Contact, Division and Sale of Matrimonial Home

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Parties

F

Pursuer

T

Defender

Procedural Posture

Divorce and Property Division / Final Judgment After Proof

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down irretrievably
  2. 2 Whether an order for division and sale of the matrimonial home should be made
  3. 3 What contact arrangements are appropriate for the child J

Ratio Decidendi

It is just and reasonable to order sale and equal division of the matrimonial home, as neither party demonstrated special need, the defender failed to provide a viable alternative proposal, and the child's interests would not be adversely affected by the sale.

Court Disposition

Divorce granted; order for sale and equal division of matrimonial home; contact order for child J; expenses reserved.

Orders

  • Divorces the pursuer from the defender.
  • Orders sale of the matrimonial home and equal division of net proceeds.