Living Together

Written by two family law experts, this topical guide provides a thought-provoking analysis of how the law treats married and unmarried couples differently when it comes to children, ownership of the home, social security, tax and finances, relationship breakdown, Wills, and other important issues.

Valid in England & Wales only.

Richard is a mature entrant to family law, having first worked in advertising for Saatchi & Saatchi and other agencies. He has extensive experience of dealing with the financial consequences of the breakdown of relationships, often with an international element, and cases involving disputes about children, cohabitation issues, pre-nuptial agreements and issues relating to the unmarried family.

Tanya's practice includes financial and children-related cases, both domestic and international. She is on the Lord Chancellor’s Panel of Solicitors for child abduction work and has, with two others, written a book on the subject called 'International Child Abduction'.

• Is marriage an option?
• What about children?
• Will you be safe in your home?
• Will your income from your former spouse be affected?
• Social security payments: will you win or lose?
• Do you have to support each other financially?
• What happens when the relationship breaks down?
• What happens when one of you dies?