If you are married or in a civil partnership, then there is a clear legal framework for resolving financial disputes. Mediation or a collaborative approach can help to settle any disputes. Even if you have to go to court, the judge and the lawyers dealing with your case will make every effort to resolve the dispute as soon as possible.
If you are living together with your partner ("co-habiting") without being married or in a civil partnership, then you will need specialist family law advice as to your property rights. You will not normally have any right to maintenance for yourself, but you may have rights in any house or flat (even if it is not in your name).
You may also need specialist advice on housing, debt or welfare benefits, and we can help with this.
