Cohabitation Solicitors in Thanet (Kent), the relevant Law & our approach
When you are not married, nor involved in a civil partnership, yet live together with your partner, the law has labelled this type of relationship as ‘Cohabitation’.
Unfortunately, when a cohabitation relationship ends, there is no lawful obligation for maintenance to be paid by either party or set precedent about how your home should be dealt with. When the Courts look at the division of cohabiting couples’ homes, the Court is not allowed to apply the notion of fairness or reasonableness that is otherwise built into the law of divorce when dealing with properties.
If you are overwhelmed by your relationship breakdown, or feel stressed at the thought of having to navigate the difficult negotiations that follow separation, you should contact us today for more information about how we can help you.
Who we are
Robinson Allfree Solicitors is a law firm with 2 offices in Thanet (Kent) that provides guidance and options for a variety of issues. We understand the seriousness and delicacy of situations involving family and children and the turmoil they can cause. That’s why our team is especially trained to handle all sensitive situations in a highly private and considerate manner.
Every colleague within our firm, is essential to the firm’s success and significantly influences how things turn out for our clients. We foster creativity and cultivate a welcoming environment for the people who work for us. We believe that this approach better represents our clients as it creates a happy work environment for those that practice law at Robinson Allfree.
Cohabitation and Property
If a property is jointly owned as joint tenants or tenants in common, you are entitled to your defined share of the property upon separation.
It gets a little trickier if you don’t own the property. You will need to demonstrate how you have made a direct or indirect financial contribution towards the property you are claiming an interest in.
We can help you can make an application under Section 14 of the Trusts of Land Appointment of Trustees Act 1996. This allows you to obtain a Court order for either the sale of your jointly owned property or obtain a declaration saying whether you have a financial interest in the property.
Cohabitation and Child Arrangements
The Courts will take your children under consideration if they are impacted by your breakup. Whoever takes care of the children will have the right to receive maintenance by way of a Child Maintenance Service assessment.
We can help you consider if it is possible to obtain an order under Schedule 1 of the Children Act for a property adjustment order or lump sum payment order.
If you are subjected to abuse or harassment from your partner or your ex, we can help you with taking legal proceedings for an Injunction for this to stop under Part 4 of the Family Law Act.
Need our help?
Our family team of lawyers and solicitors have helped lots of people throughout Ramsgate, Margate, Broadstairs, Birchington, Dover, Herne Bay, Deal, Canterbury, Sandwich, and all other areas in Kent with a positive outcome to their family law needs.
Robinson Allfree is a Solicitors legal practice consisting of solicitors and lawyers based in Thanet (Kent) who are experienced at finding constructive family law solutions (at these stressful times).
Get in touch today so our team of experts can help you.
