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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
