Who keeps the dog?

Who keeps the dog?

It is no question that going through a divorce or having to consider getting a divorce is an emotional time with discussing child arrangements, as well as the division of property and finances, but it can be made even more difficult having to discuss who is going to...
What is parental responsibility?

What is parental responsibility?

Parental responsibility allows parents to make important decisions in relation to their child. Below our experts will discuss everything you need to know about parental responsibility.   What is parental responsibility? Parental responsibility is defined in...
Purchasing a property as an unmarried couple

Purchasing a property as an unmarried couple

Unlike married couples, those who are not married do not have automatic legal rights to a partner’s property as those who are married. So, when it comes to purchasing a property as an unmarried couple it is vital that the legal aspects of the purchase are...
What is TOLATA?

What is TOLATA?

TOLATA stands for The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996. Claims brought under this statutory provision are legal actions to resolve property disputes over the ownership of property or land. Unlike married couples, unmarried couples do not have the...
What financial claims can an unmarried parent make?

What financial claims can an unmarried parent make?

What financial claims can an unmarried parent make? Unmarried couples who separate have no automatic right to make a claim for financial support for themselves, unlike separating married couples who are protected by the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. This disparity can...