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    BuchananBurton,
    Solicitors and Estate Agents, East Kilbride

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BuchananBurton,
Solicitors and Estate Agents, East Kilbride

Our solicitors offer a one-stop shop for your property buying and selling needs.

Welcome to BuchananBurton, Solicitors and Estate Agents

We provide a friendly approachable legal service, where we go the full mile to ensure you are fully advised and understand the options available to you.

We understand that when you come to us, you want to feel reassured, secure and fully informed of your options, whatever life throws at you. Whether you are buying or selling your home or setting up guardianship for a loved one; or if you wish to discuss where you stand where you and your partner are going through separation. We offer practical, proactive advice that put you and your family’s best interests at the forefront.

We have served clients in East Kilbride, Strathaven, Hamilton and Glasgow’s Southside for over thirty years, with an excellent Court Department and a high-quality service that makes us the first choice for families and individuals in the East Kilbride area.

We are a down-to-earth firm, providing cost-effective and practical solutions to your everyday legal problems, and offering a wealth of expertise in residential and commercial conveyancing, civil court practice, employment issues, personal injury, family law matters, executries, wills, powers of attorney and guardianship applications. Give us a call today to see how we can help you.

"I have used Buchanan & Burton for both purchasing my house and also for a commercial property when setting up my business. On both occasions the service and advice has been both excellent and professional. We set up our business in 2020 and even during the pandemic the team at B&B were on hand for every call and enquiry we had. Highly recommend if you are needed fast and professional advice from the best.."
-Emily Clark, Johnstone 2021


"Unbelievably good, I'd recommend Sandra to anyone and everyone!"

-Kelsey Campbell, East Kilbride 2022

"I have used Buchanan Burton over the years for a range of legal needs and have found them to be efficient and professional. They communicate promptly and don't try to bamboozle you with legal jargon, always a winning combination to my mind."
-Patricia Dinwoodie, Glasgow 2022

"Great experience, professional and efficient and most importantly added the personal touch! Thank-you all again for your assistance and making everything run so smoothly."
-Daniela Liverani, Glasgow 2022

We have a wealth of local knowledge of East Kilbride and surrounding areas and can offer our clients a superior standard of estate agency.  As soon as you are thinking of selling your property our Estate Agency department can provide you with a free valuation and estate agency quotation.  We can advise you on all aspects of your sale to ensure that your property is marketed in the most efficient and cost effective manner.

BuchananBurton are both solicitors and selling agents, so they can handle the whole process of selling your home, from valuation to completion and even buying your next home, all under one roof.  It’s easy, efficient and can often be more economical than using a separate estate agent and solicitor.

Please contact us to arrange a free no obligation quote and valuation.

View the portfolio of properties for sale.

Divorce can be one of the most emotionally straining experiences a couple can go through, and when there are young children involved the whole thing can become that much more upsetting. We understand you want to ensure your children are properly looked after. It is of the utmost importance, therefore, that you arrange an effective child maintenance agreement so you can be assured your children are provided for.

If you are unsure of the best option when it comes to arranging child maintenance payments, we can help you make the best decision for your family. Contact the expert Family Law team at BuchananBurton today for sensitive, pragmatic advice.

Child Maintenance

Parents have a responsibility to financially support their children. In many cases where a relationship has broken down, the child/children will live most of the time with one parent. Child maintenance is the money paid by the parent that does not have everyday care of the child/children (the ‘paying’ parent) to the other parent (the ‘receiving’ parent).

The agreement reached between the parents should including the following information:

  • the amount to be paid by the paying parent;
  • the frequency of payments;
  • how payments will be made (bank transfer, etc.); and
  • the date and time of a review meeting where the agreement will be reviewed and necessary changes can be made.

The amount of maintenance to be paid will depend on the income of the paying parent. To avoid difficulty down the line, it is important that the amount is realistic and that it is regularly reviewed.

Family-Based Arrangements

If you remain on good terms with your ex-partner, you may be able to come to a voluntary and informal child maintenance agreement, known as a family-based arrangement. This type of agreement offers flexibility and is an amicable solution. The biggest downside, however, is that it is not legally binding. If either parent does not keep to the agreement, it cannot be enforced. If you require a Family Lawyer to advise you of the benefits and downsides of this course of action in light of your family’s situation, get in contact with BuchananBurton today.

Minutes of Agreement

Our experienced Family Law Solicitors can also help you make your child maintenance agreement legally binding by applying to the court for a minute of agreement. This means that if either parent does not stick to the agreement, it can be enforced through the courts.

Child Maintenance Service

If you and your ex-partner cannot agree on what levels of child maintenance to pay, you can contact the Child Maintenance Service to make the decision for you. The Service can work out how much should be paid (this amount is legally enforceable) and take action if maintenance is not paid.

Court application

Taking your matter to court is rarely the best way to deal with a child maintenance situation, and we recommend using this as a last resort. However, there are situations where a court application may be appropriate, for example:

  • where the paying parent lives abroad – a court order called a Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Order may be required;
  • where the paying parent has a very high level of income, over £156,000 per year and you believe it would be fair to ask for more than the levels required by the Child Maintenance Service.

If you need to make a court application for child maintenance, we will provide specialist advice and representation to get you the best possible outcome for your family.

Contact our Child Maintenance Solicitors – Providing Legal Services within East Kilbride, Hamilton, Strathaven & Glasgow South Side

At BuchananBurton, we speak your language. Our advice is down-to-earth and practical – giving you real solutions to your everyday problems. Our solicitors offer cost-effective solutions to your legal needs, ensuring you have a good understanding of your options every step of the way. We serve clients in East Kilbride, Strathaven, Thorntonhall, Carmunnock, Hamilton, Clarkston, Busby and the surrounding areas.

Pop into our office, give us a call on 01355 249 228 or contact us via our online contact form and someone will be in touch shortly.


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