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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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wife moved out and wants me to pay her extra rent Hi - My wife moved out of our flat in august and moved into her friend's house. She said I made it impossible for her to live with me because i didn't talk enou ... 31 Oct 19, by jonanon Latest 01 Nov 19 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:5 :2826	Latest by WYSPECIAL 01 Nov 19
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Cohabiting and court order Hi All, Just a quickie question. If the box "I have no intention at present to remarry/enter into a new civil partnership or cohabit" ... 17 Oct 19, by Nellie,the,elephant Latest 21 Oct 19 by .Charles	Replies:3 :1592	Latest by .Charles 21 Oct 19
Ex deliberately gonna force the house to be repos. OK split in Nov 2018. She force me and daughter out using my daughter as a weapon.she no family here they lives 309 miles and threaten to love her there if I do ... 03 Oct 19, by Marmite79	Replies:0 :827
Cohabitation Clause Me and my ex separated 2 years ago, as part of our divorce it was agreed that id pay a lump sum and spousal for 5 years. our financial order states &qu ... 01 Oct 19, by howdesthatwork Latest 01 Oct 19 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :980	Latest by hadenoughnow 01 Oct 19
Property Rights With Ex! Hi My ex and I broke up, we have a baby together. We are not married. I live in his property he is trying to force a sale. He has 3 other prope ... 28 Sep 19, by RachelBB Latest 01 Oct 19 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :835	Latest by hadenoughnow 01 Oct 19
Beneficial interest with no contributions Hi, Can you claim a beneficial interest in a property if you have lived with a partner but never actually paid any contributions towards the deposit, mortga ... 11 Sep 19, by Cantbelieveit Latest 27 Sep 19 by LittleMrMike 1 2	Replies:7 :1719	Latest by LittleMrMike 27 Sep 19
cohabitation during separation discussion I want to separate from my husband and we have started to talk about. He is not keen but I hope he will come to agree. In the meantime I find it extremely d ... 06 Sep 19, by franchise Latest 17 Sep 19 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :729	Latest by hadenoughnow 17 Sep 19
Marital home - options My husband and I separated in September. We are now trying to work through the marital home situation. 2 kids, 8 and 13 (boy and girl) 4 b ... 29 May 19, by happydaysahead Latest 09 Sep 19 by hadenoughnow 1 2	Replies:12 :1780	Latest by hadenoughnow 09 Sep 19
How soon can I file for divorce, Scotland We separated a month ago. I’ve tried reading up online but keep seeing contradictory info, some say 2 years, some 1 year after separation. This is a mutual se ... 03 Sep 19, by Fullsteamahead Latest 03 Sep 19 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :766	Latest by rubytuesday 03 Sep 19
Cohabitation agreement clause Hypothetical situation: me, my partner (not married) and our 5 month old daughter move in together on a joint mortgage. We last 5 - 10 then decide we want to go ... 26 Aug 19, by Mr Big Latest 28 Aug 19 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:3 :1175	Latest by WYSPECIAL 28 Aug 19
Potential separation enquiry Hello, I'm wondering if I could please get some advice. I've been with my partner almost four years. We now have a 5 month old daughter. After she was ... 22 Aug 19, by Mr Big Latest 26 Aug 19 by Vigorate 1 2	Replies:7 :1542	Latest by Vigorate 26 Aug 19
Earnings during separation I have my first court hearing in Aug, what am i likely to expect at this hearing ? I have been separated for 18 months, i work overseas and i have asked my ... 04 Aug 19, by Swampydrill Latest 12 Aug 19 by WYSPECIAL 1 2	Replies:8 :1653	Latest by WYSPECIAL 12 Aug 19
Ex belongings Hi, Me and Ex are living separately for more than 2 years. We have already filed for the divorce. Before separation, we're living in a rented accommoda ... 24 Jul 19, by fon Latest 26 Jul 19 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :730	Latest by hadenoughnow 26 Jul 19
Paying bills of a house I don’t live in? Im going through a horrible divorce with an emotionally abusive and aggressive man. I fled the family home with Dd in feb and currently still paying for the bil ... 14 Jul 19, by Mummy83	Replies:0 :922
advice needed please - child maintenance Hi, Any advice greatly appreciated. I am soon to separate from my partner. We have one child together, almost 8 years old. Stbx partn ... 12 Jun 19, by vanilla30 Latest 09 Jul 19 by Carlsberg71	Replies:2 :683	Latest by Carlsberg71 09 Jul 19
Mortgage free house.... Can it be sold? My partner of 20 years left me 3 years ago. We have 2 children aged 7 and 10 now. I paid the mortgage and her debts off in full and took us all on a big family ... 30 Jun 19, by Maddy1974 Latest 01 Jul 19 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:4 :609	Latest by WYSPECIAL 01 Jul 19
Beneficial interest I have received a letter from my wife's solicitor saying she is Severing Beneficial interest. Can anyone tell me what this means Thanks ... 22 Jun 19, by converter Latest 22 Jun 19 by Allcry	Replies:1 :565	Latest by Allcry 22 Jun 19
Can't find any relevant advice... I've searched the net but can't find anything relevant to my situation so thought I'd try here. Problem is I can't be too specific as the other person stalks me ... 05 May 19, by Jamie Allan Latest 05 May 19 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:3 :592	Latest by WYSPECIAL 05 May 19
Advice to help sister seperate from con man Apologies for long post but desperate to help my sister but I am at a loss to know what to do next. In 2000 sister bought her house in her sole name. Sh ... 06 Apr 19, by philip66 Latest 04 May 19 by hadenoughnow	Replies:5 :544	Latest by hadenoughnow 04 May 19
How to move forward I recently was informed that my husband down or love me anymore He want to make a fresh start asap in Canada Do I have to make up my mind instantly yes ... 24 Apr 19, by Pigsty Latest 25 Apr 19 by Vigorate	Replies:1 :576	Latest by Vigorate 25 Apr 19
Re: shared mortgage When my ex wife and I divorced 15 years ago, we had a verbal agreement that she could stay in the marital home until our youngest was 18 or out of full time edu ... 28 Mar 19, by Shergar99 Latest 30 Mar 19 by Shergar99	Replies:4 :578	Latest by Shergar99 30 Mar 19
Enforcement order adjourned by Ex partne Hi I really need some advice please, I have recently put in an application to enforce an existing order for the sale of a jointly owned property between mys ... 13 Mar 19, by Rachel Munro	Replies:0 :545
Taking a case to court personally I wish to assist a family member by taking his ex-partner to court to force the sale of the jointly owned home. I have been quoted between £5k and £15k by a ... 16 Mar 18, by hu9hes Latest 06 Mar 19 by hu9hes 1 2	Replies:9 :1423	Latest by hu9hes 06 Mar 19
Cohabitation question in reverse My partner/ boyfriend, never really know what terminology is used these days. I am 63. I have a property and a small business in Australia. I pay Austr ... 02 Mar 19, by scotland55 Latest 03 Mar 19 by Cheesestring	Replies:2 :570	Latest by Cheesestring 03 Mar 19
Assets such as the jointly owned house/mortgage Just found out husband has been cheating. His response on being caught out is that he will sign everything over to me and the children. That’s all he keeps s ... 23 Feb 19, by Linda76 Latest 24 Feb 19 by Linda76	Replies:2 :731	Latest by Linda76 24 Feb 19
Breach of promise to marry and damages We were friends for four days and through the friendship had sex.she travel to Lebanon and We both agreed that we will continue our relationship if She comes ba ... 04 Jun 18, by Rasty Latest 14 Feb 19 by Forseti	Replies:5 :584	Latest by Forseti 14 Feb 19
Anybody give me advice on TOLATA? Hi, anyone had experience in the process for division of assets for non married couples? Thanks ... 02 Jan 19, by Andynumpty Latest 29 Jan 19 by Andynumpty 1 2	Replies:8 :1414	Latest by Andynumpty 29 Jan 19
Can anyone please advise Hi, I have been living with my partner for over a year. He does not contribute to anything I own my house outright. I am worried he might be trying to g ... 18 Jan 19, by pandabear41 Latest 18 Jan 19 by .Charles	Replies:1 :581	Latest by .Charles 18 Jan 19
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Finding Legal Representative in Scotland I am going to court with a relative soon for a Debate on a Rule 22 motion, arguing that the case against him incompetent. Although my relative has been acting ... 07 Dec 18, by hu9hes Latest 10 Dec 18 by hu9hes	Replies:2 :588	Latest by hu9hes 10 Dec 18
Collecting my belongings Hello I’m looking for advice on what seems to be a very complex matter. I was never legally married in the UK but had an Islamic marriage and moved in wit ... 23 Nov 18, by SeparationMadness Latest 23 Nov 18 by SeparationMadness	Replies:2 :908	Latest by SeparationMadness 23 Nov 18
Changing locks on house hi all, im looking for some advice please... my wife moved out of our home, 3 months ago that is only owned by myself and the mortgage paid for solely by my ... 01 Nov 18, by steve123456789 Latest 22 Nov 18 by jenson 1 2	Replies:8 :1453	Latest by jenson 22 Nov 18
Police Pension and cohabitation I have separated from my ex girlfriend. I am a serving police officer. I have two children witn my ex. We were never married. Can my ex make a claim a ... 15 Nov 18, by Hat1980 Latest 16 Nov 18 by .Sylvia	Replies:3 :800	Latest by .Sylvia 16 Nov 18
Can I force my partner to sell house? Hi, looking for some advice please. I have just split up with my partner. We're not married. We have two children, who will be living primarily with me ... 02 Oct 18, by countingstuff Latest 11 Nov 18 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :564	Latest by hadenoughnow 11 Nov 18
settlement on separation My friend is a cohabitee male in his sixties who has lived with his late 30s partner for 10years. They have 2 children aged 8 and 6. His partner has requested a ... 26 Oct 18, by jocorn Latest 26 Oct 18 by jocorn	Replies:4 :691	Latest by jocorn 26 Oct 18
Advice on selling family house and maintenance Hello. I am new on here, and am currently living in a shared house (since January 2017). The ex, and our two daughters are living in the family house. ... 11 Oct 18, by chocksaway Latest 11 Oct 18 by chocksaway	Replies:2 :526	Latest by chocksaway 11 Oct 18

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