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When it comes to the question of divorce, who gets the house There are many minefields spotted around the legal system that can prove to be the downfall of many home owners. The breakdown of a relationship can happen to anyone and the effects can be devastating. We have a dedicated Team of experienced Family Lawyers who can help you at this difficult time. All members of our Team belong to the Solicitors Family Law Association, a national organisation which recognises specialist family lawyers.
Marriages in Britain are now at their lowest level since nineteen seventeen and our divorce rate is the highest in Europe. A quarter of all children are now born to cohabiting families. This change in society has not yet been recognised through coherent law reform despite many proposals, Law Commission reports etcetera. Socially the phrase Common Law Wife is often heard. Thinking you are protected by a common law which gives you the same rights as a married person in reality does not exist. The truth is that cohabitees have virtually no claim on property they share with their partner, no claim to their partner’s pension right, and no right to occupy a house owned by their partner and why should they . Unless you have sufficient evidence to prove that you have been an equal partner in investing in the relationship financially, you have no rights to your ex partners funds. Any claims that might exist are often based upon complex Land and Trust laws, with lengthy Court battles the end result.
If dependent children are involved it is even more complex to sort out the subject of divorce, who gets the house and a specialist solicitor is advisable for both parties. If you need more information on this subject contact us by telephone, fax or email and our team will be in touch to advise you on the best course of action.