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What Is A Cohabitation Agreement?

In Case Of Relationship Breakdown A Cohabitation Agreement is an agreement which confirms that the parties are cohabiting (or about to cohabit). That can set out what should happen in the event of the breakdown of that relationship. Importantly, if there are children from that relationship, provision needs to be made for them as well […]

What Happens When A Cohabiting Couple Separates?

The Case For Cohabitation Agreements This is an area of the law which is sadly lacking. This is the situation even though many people choose to cohabit rather than marry. The bottom line is that a cohabitee, on the breakdown of the relationship, has little, if any rights in respect of the other cohabitee unless […]

What Does Cohabiting Mean?

Cohabiting Cohabiting is the act of living together in a “de facto” relationship. Sometimes it involves children and on other occasions, it does not. This is an important distinction. Looking for more information on Cohabitation Law? Please contact us and our team will do their best to advise you about your rights.

What Is Cohabitation?

Cohabiting Cohabitation is the act of living together in a “de facto” relationship. Sometimes it involves children and on other occasions, it does not. This is an important distinction. Looking for more information on Cohabitation Law? Please contact us and our team will do their best to advise you about your rights.

How Does A Prenuptial Agreement Work?

The Rising Popularity of Prenuptial Agreements A Prenuptial Agreement is an Agreement which is drawn up between the future spouses before the marriage. It will set out the arrangements in the event of the breakdown of the marriage at a later date. Prenuptial Agreements are not binding upon the Courts. They can be persuasive however […]

What Is A Prenuptial Agreement?

A Degree Of Certainty A Prenuptial Agreement is an Agreement which is drawn up between the future spouses before the marriage. It will set out the arrangements in the event of the breakdown of the marriage at a later date. Prenuptial Agreements are not binding upon the Courts. They can be persuasive however providing that: […]

What Is International Family Law?

International Family Law Explained At the present time we are in a state of flux insofar as European Family Law and British Family Law is concerned. No one knows the outcome of the Brexit negotiations especially with regard to the obtaining and enforcement of Court Orders from one European country to another. It is to […]

What Is A Civil Partnership?

Increased Legal Protection A Civil Partnership is a civil union between same sex couples. It is a binding legal relationship which contains protections for both parties. In the event that that relationship breaks down, both parties have claims against the other for a financial settlement. These claims include claims for maintenance, child maintenance and lump […]

What Is Collaborative Law?

Mutual Resolution This is the process whereby the husband and wife work together, with the assistance of their legal representatives to resolve their issues. In many respects, Collaborative Law is not too different to what has happened in the past in many cases. This is where both solicitors and both parties use goodwill and common […]

What Is Collaborative Divorce?

A Mutual Arrangement Collaborative divorce is the process of whereby the husband/wife work together, with the assistance of their legal representatives, to resolve their issues essentially. In many respects, Collaborative Law is not too different to what has happened in the past in many cases. This is where both solicitors and both parties use goodwill […]