Cath Karlin, founder of Edinburgh-based Cath Karlin Family Law specialists, said: "We see very few men requesting aliment or periodical allowance in Scotland, even if the law doesn't discriminate against them.
"This creates a financial imbalance in the relationship, which is covered by periodical allowance should the couple get divorced.
5) Denial or deferment of
periodical allowance for a period not exceeding six months, in firms applying such a scheme.
Thereafter you can claim
periodical allowance, which can be granted for anything up to three years after divorce.
The annual appraisal of the employee will affect the entitlements of the employee related to
periodical allowances, promotions and annual rewards;
The amendments also deal with the
periodical allowances, promotions and training opportunities and other aspects such as the regular and weekend leave and formation of labour unions representing employees, as stated in the law.
They also asked for increase in
periodical allowances.