Clare Moffat: Six issues to consider when a client is a cohabitee

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While the question of legally formalising their relationship will be personal to any client, giving cohabitees all the facts in relation to what they are or are not entitled to is important, writes Clare Moffat

Theresa May announced at the Conservative party conference that legislation would be amended to allow mixed sex couples to have a civil partnership in England and Wales. This comes after the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that only allowing same-sex civil partnerships was incompatible with the European Convention of Human Rights. The Scottish government is currently consulting on this issue but a similar decision could be made. These events can have a significant effect on your clients' financial planning. It is fair to say that some people do not like the idea of marriage. The coupl...

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