What happens if a partner in an unmarried couple dies?

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What happens if a partner in an unmarried couple dies?

Despite the rise of cohabiting couples in the UK, there is still confusion surrounding an unmarried partner’s rights after their other half has died.   Many cohabiting couples still believe that their rights are protected by ‘common law’, however, in the UK, this does not exist. This means that when…

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Your cohabitation rights when your partner moves into your property

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Your cohabitation rights when your partner moves into your property

Inviting your partner to move into your property can be an exciting prospect, but you should take time to consider all the risks associated from a legal point of view. Cohabitation rights in the UK are a largely misunderstood area of law, and you’ll want to have a good grounding…

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Your cohabitation rights when buying a property together

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Buying a property together

Living together before marriage - known as cohabitation - is a popular stepping stone, however, some couples are now choosing it over marriage altogether. If you’re planning on taking a big step forward in your relationship by moving in together, chances are you’ve been thinking about a few things beforehand,…

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Your cohabitation rights when moving into your partner’s property

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Moving into a new property

There is a growing trend towards the number of couples who choose to move in together before marriage, with there being over 3 million partners across the UK who are now cohabiting. Making the decision to move in together takes some time and thought, and you may even go as…

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