How are debts owed to family members dealt with in divorce proceedings?
The first question for the court to determine is whether the debts are legitimate, and this is a...
A recent case reported in the Daily Mail highlights the need for caution when entering into a new cohabitating relationship. The case involved a business man having to give a £650k house to his girlfriend despite the couple never being married. (Read the full story here)
Mark Vandaele, Family Law Associate at George Green said “Whilst the facts of this case are extreme, they do highlight the risks if advice is not sought at the earliest opportunity. We commonly advise clients who have provided all the funds to purchase a property only to find, that unbeknown to them, the other party is entitled to a share of the property.”
George Green have specialist Family Law Department who can provide advice to those intending to cohabit or already in a cohabiting relationship. We offer a free initial telephone case assessment to provide advice and discuss next steps.
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