When unmarried couples who may live together break up, there are fewer legal protections than there are for married partners.
However, there are some steps which can be taken to deal with matters arising from these sorts of separations. Solicitors in north Wales can advise on legalities like the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act (TOLATA).
TOLATA is a process whereby the courts of law will determine which partner gets which assets when they are unable to come to an agreed, satisfactory outcome themselves. An individual can either make a TOLATA claim, or they can defend one which is made against them. A court order could decide who gets access to a property, if a sale should be finalised or if someone who has been denied access should be allowed to live in a home.
Separation solicitors in North Wales will support by following the prescribed processes for TOLATA which initially involve sending a Letter Before Claim to the other partner detailing the claim against them. Once the ex-partner has responded, negotiations and mediation could be offered. However, if this fails, court proceedings would be the next step.
Legal advisors can make a case for both sides and present the evidence to the courts of law. Once all information has been forwarded, the judge will make a final decision about how any assets are divided.
Here at Bennett Smith Solicitors, we can advise on a range of issues relating to family law and separation, so make contact with us today and book an appointment.
