Navigating separation when unmarried

When you want to leave your partner, but you are unmarried, there are some legal considerations that must be examined. Unmarried cohabitation solicitors in North Wales can help you manage this situation with as little stress as possible.

The legal rights of cohabiting partners are often misunderstood, and it is important to use legal advice to help you navigate any breakdown of these sorts of relationships. Many of these couples believe they have the same right as their married counterparts, but this is simply not true, and common law rights do not exist; this means there are no automatic rights to assets in the event of a split.

When a cohabiting couple purchase a home together, there will be a due process to establish a financial arrangement when one leaves the relationship. This is not always an equal split though, and some parties may feel they have lost or gained more than they have contributed to the purchase and maintenance of this home. Your separation solicitors in North Wales can advise you on this matter in detail.

It is also worth noting that there are no automatic rights to an ex-partners savings or pension unless you can show that these are joint financial arrangements. If you have children with your partner, this could be re-examined however.

Here at Bennett Smith Solicitors, we can help you manage the breakdown of your relationship or help you draw up a cohabitation agreement to avoid any future problems. Contact us today to discuss further.