Unmarried couples who try to exert property rights on separation ‘are caught in a cross-current of law and equitable principles; and, in relation to children law, of judicial discretion. Between these is needless procedural complexity,’ says family law solicitor David Burrows. Writing in NLJ this week, Burrows looks at property proceedings where a partner wants to claim a differential share in jointly owned property or a share in property owned solely by one partner, and the couple have dependent children.
18 May 2018
Cohabitation issues abound
MOVERS & SHAKERS
DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony
Commercial disputes practice expands with partner hire in London
Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster
Partner appointed to lead family and matrimonial department in Leeds
Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh
Commercial property team expands in Manchester with partner appointment
NEWS
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