Financial arrangements for separating cohabitees
Cohabitation – unmarried couples
Please be aware that there is no such thing as a common law husband or wife. If you part from your unmarried partner, you do not have the same rights for a financial resolution of your separation as a married couple do who are going through the process of a divorce.
We will consider with you your particular circumstances. This is a complex area and careful consideration has to be given as to the arrangements reached between you and your partner during the course of your relationship, before we can advise you on whether you are able to successfully dispute a financial claim if there is no agreement on the division of finances.
If there are children, then claims may arise on their behalf under the Children Act 1989, which we will discuss further with you.