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Wednesday, 5 September 2023

Government, citizens and rights

If you’re not married or in a civil partnership

Your rights if you split up but aren't married or in a civil partnership

Find out what the law says about your rights if your relationship ends when you've been living together

Splitting money and possessions if you're not married or in a civil partnership

Working out how to split up what you own if your relationship ends and where to get help to sort things out

Housing and property if you're not married or in a civil partnership

What to do about houses and flats you own or rent when you split up

Legal agreements if you split up or separate

Getting a written agreement about money, property and possessions when you split up

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Working out who gets what

Find out how your money, property and possessions could be split at the end of your relationship

Family mediation

Using a mediator can save you time, money and stress if your relationship is ending

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