The law governing the financial rights of cohabiting couples differs dramatically from those of married couples in several key areas.
- Property
- Finance
- Inheritance
Why you are at risk
You have fewer financial rights as a cohabiting couple than you do as a married couple as there is no legal definition of cohabitation or living together. This obviously makes things more complicated in the event of separation and can increase the stress during an already difficult time.
One of the most persistent of urban myths is that of the ‘common law marriage’. For some reason the belief that couples living together have the same protection and rights under the law as married couples is wide spread and unfortunately just not true. Don’t get caught out!
Contact us
rhw solicitors have a knowledgeable and compassionate team of Family lawyers that will help mitigate risk through legally binding agreements and, if you have no such agreement in place, can advise and assist you during the difficult separation process. Call us on 01483 302000 or complete our contact form.
Your Support Network
On mental health
If you are having issues with mental health due to pressures connected with your domestic situation, then rhw can help.
At rhw we aim to provide a fully comprehensive service for our clients. As well as the legal advice and support from our own staff, we have carefully selected independent financial experts we can introduce you to should you need their help.
We also take the mental health welfare of our clients extremely seriously. To this end we have teamed up with Teba Martin-Lopez of Surrey Psychotherapy who offers a range of psychological support that assists our clients with the stress and mental health symptoms they may be experiencing during and after a divorce.