Frequently asked questions
Unmarried partners or those without a civil partnership do not have many rights when it comes to finances, property, or children. A will or Cohabitation Agreement can outline any stipulations you want in a cohabiting relationship.
When cohabiting couples split up, there is not necessarily any financial responsibility shared. There will be no legal reason for you to provide your ex-partner with financial support unless a child is involved.
In England and Wales, legal parents are required to financially support their children through the Child Maintenance Service government scheme. Any maintenance and custody agreements can be decided with the help of a mediation or court proceedings.
No, if one ex-partner owns the shared property, they’ll have the rights to it. However, if the other has made significant financial contributions to the property, they can claim an interest in the home, also known as a ‘trust’.
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