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Divorce procedure Separating is never easy,  it's important that you understand the general procedures involved. What are the grounds for starting divorce proceedings? There is actually only one "ground" for divorce: that the marriage has completely broken down and any reconciliation is impossible. However, in an undefended divorce this will have to be proven to the court by giving written evidence and the person starting…

Do I need a cohabitation agreement? The quick answer is "Yes you do"! Despite popular belief the ‘common law marriage’ does not exist and hasn’t done for centuries, the reality is that couples that live together do not have the same legal rights as married couples. A cohabitation agreement (also known as a relationship or living together agreement) records the arrangements between the people who…

Who owns the property? If you are buying a new home together, your conveyancer should ask you how you intend to own the property. If you are buying the property in joint names, there are two ways in which you can own the “equity” (i.e. the value) of the property. 'Joint tenants' means You both own the whole of the equity rather than each owning…