Relationship Property

The rules around how property will be divided if a relationship breaks down are set out in the Property (Relationships) Act 1976.  The idea is that spouses and partners are expected to share equally in the fruits of their relationship. If you don’t want those equal sharing rules to apply to your property, then you [...]

Certain legal requirements must be met for a separation agreement to be binding. One of those requirements is for both parties to receive independent legal advice and have the effects and implications of the agreement explained to them. Both parties must receive an explanation of what they would have been entitled to under the Property [...]