Bennett Griffin LLP says unmarried couples are at risk if they don't plan or prepare for all eventualities when co-habiting or combining assets.
Following a recent case where a man who had split up with his co-habiting partner 17 years ago, was awarded a half share in the house they once lived in, even though he had never paid the mortgage.
The house was purchased as joint tenants or co - owners… read the rest of “Unmarried couples should prepare for all eventualities says local law firm”
On 28 March 2010 the Bennett Griffin Family Team attended the Starting Over Show at the Brighton Hilton Metropole.
The show is designed for people who are ‘starting over’ whether that be from divorce or a relationship break-up, redundancy or bereavement.
The Starting Over Show created a safe haven for people starting over, offering a whole range of services to build the confidence and skills in people to… read the rest of “Starting Over Show a Complete Success!”
Britain’s most senior judges will hear a landmark appeal this week over whether divorcing couples should be bound by pre-marriage agreements on how their assets will be split.
Nicolas Granatino, a banker-turned-student, will challenge his £1 million divorce settlement with Katrin Radmacher, a German heiress said to be worth £100 million. The keenly watched case, in the Supreme Court, could decide whether prenuptial contracts in England and Wales should be binding… read the rest of “Supreme Court to decide on the validity of prenuptial agreements”
In a case heard in April 2010, the Court of Appeal has ruled that it is wrong to give priority to the financial claims of a second wife (husband), when the claims of the first wife (husband) have yet to be met fully.
The facts of the case were that the husband was a wealthy barrister who had been paying his wife maintenance for years, in accordance with a Court Order… read the rest of “A victory for first spouses!”
A leaflet from a Mexican restaurant dropped through my door the other day, offering — along with tequila slammers and salsa classes — “birthday parties, hen nights, wedding parties, even divorce parties”. The manager told me he had added the divorce line half in jest. “I haven’t had any takers,” he said. “I live in hope . . .”
It may not be long before he finds customers at his door… read the rest of “Cake, gifts, T-shirts: it’s a divorce party”
With marriage rates falling to their lowest levels since records began in 1862*, increasing numbers of unmarried couples are moving in together with no plans to tie the knot.
But domestic bliss could become a living nightmare if you don't consider the legal implications of cohabitation. Couples could risk more than a broken heart if they don't think of the practical consequences should love turn sour.
The Law Society urges couples to… read the rest of “Don't let romance cloud judgement when it comes to your legal rights says the Law Society”
