Living Together and the Law: A Guide to Cohabitation
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Many couples living together in long-term unmarried relationships mistakenly believe they have the same rights as couples who are married. Some cohabitees think of themselves as the ‘common law spouse’ and they believe they are in a ‘common-law marriage’. So it can come as a shock to discover that ‘common law marriage’ is a myth and living with someone for a long time gives you no legal rights at all. Therefore, if it all goes wrong and you separate what do you do about, for example:
Living Together and the Law provides comprehensive coverage of protective measures and remedies available to you as an unmarried partner. Written for a general readership it provides clear and straightforward guidance on topics such as: property; children; finances; Cohabitation Agreements; unmarried partners and business interests; the death of an unmarried partner; Alternative Dispute Resolution, etc.
So, if you have any worries or concerns about your legal status as an unmarried partner, this guide to cohabitation can offer information, practical solutions or simply food for thought before you move in together, before you make major decisions or purchases, or before you end the relationship.
- the house you bought or rented together and the improvements you made to it that increased its value;
- the children you had together;
- the possessions you bought together or gave each other;
- the business you ran together?
Living Together and the Law provides comprehensive coverage of protective measures and remedies available to you as an unmarried partner. Written for a general readership it provides clear and straightforward guidance on topics such as: property; children; finances; Cohabitation Agreements; unmarried partners and business interests; the death of an unmarried partner; Alternative Dispute Resolution, etc.
So, if you have any worries or concerns about your legal status as an unmarried partner, this guide to cohabitation can offer information, practical solutions or simply food for thought before you move in together, before you make major decisions or purchases, or before you end the relationship.
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| Living Together and the Law.pdf |
