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16 Jan 25 #524910 by Richard1201
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Is cohabitation the new marriage, or is it just a convenient way to avoid commitment? As more couples choose to live together without tying the knot, what are the legal implications of separation, and how do they differ from those of divorce?

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16 Jan 25 #524912 by WYSPECIAL
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When you get married or enter a civil partnership your assets are shared and if you split up it has to be decided how the assets will be divided.

If you just cohabit then basically it’s a case of what’s yours is yours and what’s mine is mine. It can leave some people in a vulnerable position if the relationship breaks down or if one of the partners dies intestate.

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