Cohabiting couples often assume that moving in together as a couple creates similar rights and responsibilities as marriage – so-called common law marriage – or none…
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Category: Common Law
What rights do cohabiting couples have?
Over three million people in the UK currently choose to cohabit, rather than entering into a marriage or civil partnership. While there is no legal definition…
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The Myth of ‘Common Law Marriage’ – Know Your Legal Rights
The legal rights of unmarried cohabiting couples can be unclear, with many couples relying on the ‘myth’ of common law marriage – do you know what…
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The basics of Common Law
Common Law, sometimes called ‘case law’ or ‘judge-made law’ goes way back. It really started to find its feet after the Norman Conquest of 1066, replacing…
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