Author: Ruby Collins

It's become more common for couples to live together without getting married, but many still don't take the precautions necessary to protect their assets. Many cohabiting couples don't realise that if they fail to plan financially, their assets could be divided equally between them should they break up. A lawyer who specialises in family law can help protect unmarried couples. These documents outline the couple's assets and financial responsibilities while together and upon dissolution of the relationship. What Is A Civil Partnership? Civil partnerships in the UK give same-sex couples, who could previously only enter into a marriage, almost exactly…