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Scenario Analysis - Co-Habitation


Different rules apply to unmarried couples who separate than to married couples. These can affect financial matters and child arrangements.

 

 

Co-Habitation - Scenario Analysis Example #1


Mr R separated from his partner of 10 years with whom he had a five year old son. Their apartment was in her name. This came about because he was working abroad when they began their relationship. He paid half the purchase price into his partner's account and she completed the purchase paying the other half. Now she had the property up for sale.

Our solution:
We took detailed instructions and put a block on the title. We then located the evidence to prove his claim. He offered to buy out his partner but she then insisted the apartment was worth more than the price she had been offering it for sale. We issued an application following which the property was professionally valued and Mr R bought the remaining half share. She then refused to let Mr R see their son. We obtained a declaration of parental responsibility and visiting rights for Mr R.
 
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