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‘Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans’.Many couples living together in long-term unmarried relationships mistakenly believe they have the same rights as couples who are married.Some cohabitees think of themselves as the ‘common law spouse’ and they believe they are in a ‘common-law marriage’. So it can come as a shock to discover that common law marriage is a myth and living with someone for along time gives you no legal rights at all. Therefore, if it all goes wrong and you separate what do you do about, for example: the house you bought or rented together and the improvements you madeto it that increased its value; the children you had together; the possessions you bought together or gave each other; the business you ran together?This book provides comprehensive coverage of protective measures and remedies available to you as an unmarried partner. Written for a generalreadership it provides clear and straightforward guidance on topics such as:property; children; finances; Cohabitation Agreements; unmarried partnersand business interests; the death of an unmarried partner; Alternative Dispute Resolution, etc.So, if you have any worries or concerns about yourlegal status as an unmarried partner, this guide to cohabitation can offer information, practical solutions or simply food for thought before you movein together, before you make major decisions or purchases, or before you end the relationship.About The AuthorDavid Cobern joined The Family Law Companyin 2002, since which time he has specialised infamily law matters. His valuable input to thecompany helped him become Director of LegalServices in 2015. David has extensive experienceof representing clients in relation to divorce,finance and private law children matters. He hasdeveloped a particular area of interest relatingto disputes between unmarried former partners,particularly in relation to property, financialprovision for children and associated issues.