With nearly a quarter of UK couples now cohabiting instead of marrying, the importance of cohabitation agreements has never been greater. Contrary to popular belief, “common law marriage” offers no legal protection in the UK, leaving unmarried partners vulnerable if they separate.
With nearly a quarter of UK couples now cohabiting instead of marrying, the importance of cohabitation agreements has never been greater. Contrary to popular belief, “common law marriage” offers no legal protection in the UK, leaving unmarried partners vulnerable if they separate.
Resolution Awareness Week and Cohabitation Reform Resolution’s ‘Awareness Week’ is taking place between 27th November and 1st December 2023. Resolution is an organisation of family justice professionals who work with families and individuals to resolve family issues taking a constructive and non-confrontational approach. All Machins Family Lawyers are committed to the Resolution Code of Conduct.
The High Court has settled a dispute between a cohabiting couple over who should own the home they had shared until they split up. The couple, Mr Lee Hudson and Ms Jayne Hathway, had purchased their home in joint names. They both worked and paid their respective salaries into a joint account. Over time, Hudson’s earnings