Living Together Without Marriage: Are You Protected?

Unmarried cohabiting families are the fastest-growing family type in the UK – but many don’t realise how few legal rights they have.

In this session, our Private Client and Family Law experts will explain what steps you can take to safeguard your future and bust the myths around “common-law marriage.”

We’ll cover:

• Property ownership – what happens if you buy together and why a Declaration of Trust matters
• Medical emergencies – why you’re not legally recognised as next of kin and how to plan ahead
• Wills and inheritance – what happens if you don’t make a Will
• Children and parental responsibility – your rights and obligations
• Separation – what protections exist if things don’t work out
• Cohabitation agreements – setting out your financial and practical arrangements