Financial Agreements - Unmarried Couples
Unmarried couples may own joint assets and/or one party might have property in his or her sole name against which the other feels entitled to make a claim.
Through correspondence we can help you recover your personal effects and/or deal with other specific matters which arise as a relationship ends in circumstances where the parties are unable to communicate or reach an agreement.
Typically, however, there might be a home in the sole name of one party where both have lived, possibly with their children as a family, like a married couple. When an unmarried couple decides to split there can often be disagreement about how each party realises any interest they might have in that property.
In the absence of a legally binding agreement about how the property should be dealt with, the same measures and rights that spouses enjoy, do not apply to unmarried individuals. If you are facing a situation like this, you will invariably need legal advice as the law is complex and in reality does not always seem fair.
At Fosters we are experienced at handling this type of case which is governed by the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA). We can ensure that you develop an understanding of this particular area of law as it applies to you and more importantly, whether or not you have a realistic claim.
For more information, call us in complete confidence.