In the UK, cohabitating couples do not have the same rights as those who are married. Contrary to the common law marriage myth, this means that regardless of the length of the relationship or if you have children together, you have no automatic rights to your partner’s property, pension or finances if the relationship ends.
Hill and Company has been providing legal services to those in our community and surrounding areas for more than 170 years. What makes us unique is our commitment to ensuring that our elderly, vulnerable and disabled clients’ wishes are known and complied with and their voices are heard.
January is often described as “divorce month”. Year after year, it is one of the busiest times for enquiries about separation and divorce.
Creating a Will is crucial to ensuring your wishes are upheld and your family is provided for when you pass away. Usually, there is a significant period of time between creating a Will and your estate being passed on, which means that circumstances can change and life events can occur which can alter its validity or mean that you need to update it.
If you’ve been thinking about starting the search for your first home, this year could be a prime opportunity to get on the property ladder. First-time buyers currently have a growing number of low-deposit mortgages to choose from, alongside schemes to support them in taking the next step.
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