Cohabitation Disputes
Advice on property and financial disputes after unmarried partners separate from Sanders Witherspoon in Billericay, Essex.
About Cohabitation Disputes
Unmarried partners do not automatically have the same financial rights as divorcing spouses. Property ownership, declarations of trust, contributions and any agreements can be important when a relationship ends. Separate rules may be relevant where financial provision for children is involved.
Key Points
- Locate title documents and any declaration of trust.
- Keep evidence of contributions and written agreements.
- Avoid assuming that the length of the relationship determines ownership.
How We Can Help
We review the ownership arrangements and evidence of what was agreed. We explain potential property or financial claims and help explore a negotiated solution, taking account of the legal position and the practical arrangements needed after separation.
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