Guide to Mediation - Finance and Property.
Most people think of maintenance payments when couples' split but the areas covered under Finance and Property Mediation are so much more...link
In the event of the breakup of a relationship where the couple are not married what happens to the property?
In many cases a couple will move in together but the property is in the name of only one of the them, it may be that they have owned the property for sometime and invited their partner to move in.
Does the person not named on the deeds have any rights to a share in the property?
Recent case law has shown that whilst the person not named on the deeds does not have rights to the property, it was the case that they had been assured a home and because of those assurances the court did award a payment because of the loss they had suffered acting on those assurances and giving up their home.
This case shows that courts will look to award damages to those that have lost out because of a relationship split.
We would recommend that all unmarried couples look to construct a cohabitation agreement which details the agreement and responsibilities between those involved and takes out any problems in the event of the relationship not working out, speak to a local family or litigation solicitor for advice.
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One of the biggest decisions facing couples when a relationship breaks down is what happens with the children, there are many decisions that need to be made, al..link
Children and the Law - Smacking.
It is surprising that the UK have not adopted the same stance as in Europe where the EU have adopted a clearer stance in makin..link
Government to finally introduce 'no-fault' Divorce laws..
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Guide to buying the Freehold of a Leasehold Property.
The logic of leasehold is hard to understand at times, that you can buy a home but not own the land it ha..link
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