The statutory presumption relating to the ownership of household goods is rebuttable, meaning it can be departed from in an individual case if the circumstances justify this.iiiFamily Law (Scotland) Act 2006, section 26(3).
Certain savings and property
Section 27 of the 2006 Act, like section 26 (household goods), is adapted from an equivalent provision for spouses and civil partners (and not so far discussed in this briefing).iFamily Law (Scotland) Act 1985, section 26.