Separation
Separation
Unlike married couples, unmarried partners don’t have access to the same financial laws, which can make navigating separation more challenging.
As well as being able to prepare a cohabitation agreement before you begin living together, we can assist should the relationship sadly end.
For jointly owned property, we work under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act- a civil, not family law process. Our goal is to help you resolve these matters outside of court whenever possible through dispute resolution, though we’re fully prepared to support you through court proceedings if needed.
We’re here to make this process as smooth and stress-free as possible, whatever the circumstances.
Latest News
A Fairer End to Relationships? New Rules Proposed for Cohabiting Couples
Do you think you are in a common-law marriage? Afforded the same legal rights as a married couple upon separation (a 50/50 split unless property is excluded by pre or post nuptial agreement) due to living together? Unfortunately, you are not. Because, despite 50% of the UK population holding this belief, common-law marriage rights do […]
