When making an application to the Court, a Court fee must be paid, otherwise the application will not be processed by the Family Court. If you are in receipt of benefits and or a low income you can apply for a Court fee exemption in certain matters. The Court fees are...
Stresses and strains from the last 12 months have had their effects on every relationship but where do you stand legally if you’re part of a cohabiting couple and things aren’t going well? As more and more people choose to live together rather than marry we thought it...
Monday 2nd December 2019 brought with it the option to acquire rights for mixed-sex cohabiting couples. It has long been a concern for many that couples who cohabit (for whatever length of time) do not possess the same rights as married couples, even though living...
Increasingly more couples are choosing to live together rather than get married. Recent data from the Office of National Statistics shows that cohabitation has increased by up to 25% over the last decade. Many people believe that if they live with a partner for a...
Following on from last week’s blog regarding National Cohabitation Awareness Week Dodds solicitors have been very pleased to have been able to raise awareness of some of the difficult situations faced by cohabiting couples. Dodds Solicitors have been able to provide...
Thousands of couples in the Leicester and Leicestershire area could be at significant risk financially if their relationship breaks down. However it is possible for cohabitating couples to take action to protect their position. Dodds Solicitors are backing a campaign...
