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Cohabitation?
FACT - More and more people, both heterosexual and same sex relationships, are choosing to live together. Their relationship with one another is not recognised as having any legal standing and they have no special status in the eyes of the English legal system. You will therefore come up against laws which are not just out of date but messy and complicated.
If you have been living together with your partner, then you should know that there is no such thing in English law as a “common law husband/wife”. This can lead to many problems if you separate. “Who gets what?” You could also face difficulties upon bereavement of one cohabitant such as unexpected tax bills or even becoming homeless. The solution to this problem is a cohabitation agreement. This agreement will formalise ownership of assets and responsibilities in an unmarried relationship. We would also recommend that both a Trust Deed settling property rights and a Will are also essential for good legal health. Cohabitation agreements are not just for the rich and famous. Imagine if you lose what little you have. Spend a little now, save a lot later.
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6:30 pm on June 16th, 2009
I have been looking looking around for this kind of information. Will you post some more in future? I’ll be grateful if you will.
9:44 am on June 17th, 2009
Certainly will be Gary. Keep checking back for more latest news on all things Cohabitation. We update our news stories at the start of each day.
9:35 pm on July 6th, 2009
Some of us even don’t realize the importance of this information. What a pity.