Alternatives to court action
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Depending on the circumstances, it might not be appropriate to take your case to court. However, that doesn't mean that your problem will go away and you might still need a helping hand to sort it out. This section explains some of the options.
If you can't find something to help you in this section (or if you're still not sure where to turn) you might need specialist one-to-one advice from an adviser. Have a look at our Advice Services Directory to find a suitable agency near you.
Tribunals
Depending on what your case is about, you might be able to take it to a tribunal. This page explains what a tribunal is. It also explains the difference between the Land Tribunal for Scotland and the Scottish Land Court.
Alternative dispute resolution
Alternative dispute resolution (or 'ADR') is just a fancy name for a way of sorting out your problem in an informal way, out of court. There are several forms of ADR in use in Scotland and this section looks at the main ones.
Counselling
If you need some extra support, you could think about going to see a trained counsellor. This page explains what counselling is and how it can help you.
