CM v STS [2008] CSOH 125

The first award under the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 which gave new rights for cohabitants to seek financial provision in the event of a relationship breakdown

A woman claimed £70k to cover the economic disadvantage she had suffered through the relationship by staying at home to care for children.

Lord Matthews, the judge, said the mother's loss had to be balanced against the contributions the father had made during their time together. He awarded week £1,460.31 which represented a half share of a tax bill and a half share of the estimated £26,000 to cover childcare until the children are 16 to be paid by installments of £400 a month.