Even in this day and age cohabiting couples do not benefit from the same legal protection or rights granted to married couples or civil partnerships. Many unmarried fathers do not realise that they do not have parental responsibility for their children and many women do not realise that there is no such thing as "common law wife" in England and Wales.
Co-habitees often find out too late that they have few legal rights and limited protection if their relationship breaks down. It is important that if you are separating from your partner that you receive proper legal advice about your position. Kinsey & Co Solicitors offer legal advice on property and children issues that may arise from the breakdown of a your relationship.
