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Cohabitation and Separation 1628 topics

This area of the forum is for unmarried couples who are separating. The legal framework and financial implications for cohabitees are currently very different than for married couples under English law.
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	Financial Issues 617 topics Discussion on asset split, maintenance and all financial related issues for cohabitees who are separating. The financial implications of separation for cohabitees is currently very different than for married couples under English law.	Re: Moving out costs by DestroyedInDivorce 03 Jun 25
	Legal Issues 338 topics Discussion on legal process, issues and complications of separation. The law governing separation of cohabitees is currently very different than for married couples.	Re: Separated, divorce started. Ex ... by WYSPECIAL 18 Jul 25
	Child Related Issues 208 topics Discussion on child arrangements, maintenance and all child related issues for cohabitees who are separating.	Child Responsibility by Andre2000 19 Sep 24

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